The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V148000·Announced 2020-03-17

2020 Thor Sequence motorhomes recalled for transmission shifter cable separation

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2020 SEQUENCE motorhomes because the transmission shifter cable may separate from the transmission, potentially causing unintended vehicle movement and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting critical transmission shift control. While no crashes or injuries have been reported, the defect creates a direct risk of unintended vehicle movement and crashes. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2020 SEQUENCE motorhomes. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission.

When the shifter cable separates, the driver may not be aware of the actual gear position, and the shift lever position may not match the actual transmission gear. This can result in unintended vehicle movement and increases the risk of a crash.

Approximately 227 units are affected. Dealers will replace the transmission shift cable free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners should contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 (recall number RC000185) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2020 THOR SEQUENCE
Brand
THOR
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
  • transmission-control-failure
  • unintended-vehicle-movement
Affected units
227

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SEQUENCE
  • TELLARO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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