2020 Thor Motor Coach motorhome frameless windows may detach while driving
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2020-2021 motorhomes because the adhesive bond in frameless windows may fail, allowing the glass to detach and become a projectile hazard while the vehicle is in motion.
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 frameless windows where the adhesive bond may fail, creating risk of window detachment and potential projectile hazard during vehicle operation. No injuries or deaths have been reported, placing this in the risk-of-harm category without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Thor Motor Coach is recalling the 2020 Delano and other 2020-2021 motorhome models (ACE, Four Winds, Gemini, Axis, Compass, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, and Vegas). A total of 71 units are affected. The recall involves the adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless windows.
The adhesive bond may fail, allowing the window glass to detach from its frame. If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, the detached glass could become a projectile, increasing the risk of a crash.
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) will notify owners and dealers will inspect the affected windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. The recall began July 10, 2020. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS, COMPASS, DELANO, GEMINI
- Brand
- THOR MOTOR COACH
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorhome / Windows
- Affected units
- 71
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 (10)
- AXIS
- COMPASS
- DELANO
- GEMINI
- ACE
- VEGAS
- OUTLAW
- HURRICANE
- WINDSPORT
- FOUR WINDS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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