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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 14V127📅 Mar 20, 2014

2013–2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger & 2013–2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany + 2 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger and Tuscany recreational vehicles, and 2014 Tuscany XTE and Palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, through August 8, 2013, and equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013 in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.

💥 The risk

If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

🔧 The fix

Thor will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2014. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000088. Note: Until the microwave has been repaired, owners should not store anything in the microwave while it is unattended.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V127000
Manufacturer recall #
RC000088
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
241
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Owner phone
1-877-500-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 12, 2014
Built
Mar 8, 2013 – Aug 8, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V127 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V127?

2013–2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger & 2013–2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany + 2 more. 241 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-500-1020.