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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V571📅 Aug 2, 2016

2012–2017 Thor Motor Coach ACE & 2012–2013 Thor Motor Coach Siesta + 3 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

💥 The risk

A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Thor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000121.

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
16V571000
Manufacturer recall #
RC000121
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
5,633
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Owner phone
1-877-500-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 15, 2016
Built
Feb 1, 2012 – Jul 19, 2016
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 16V571 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 16V571?

2012–2017 Thor Motor Coach ACE & 2012–2013 Thor Motor Coach Siesta + 3 more. 5,633 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.