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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 17V692📅 Nov 3, 2017

2018 Thor Motor Coach ACE & 2018 Thor Motor Coach Axis + 3 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes. The wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket causing the trailer lights to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

💥 The risk

If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Thor has notified owners and dealers will re-wire a new connector, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148.

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
17V692000
Manufacturer recall #
RC000148
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
36
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Owner phone
1-877-500-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 21, 2017
Built
Sep 27, 2017 – Oct 9, 2017
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 17V692 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 17V692?

2018 Thor Motor Coach ACE & 2018 Thor Motor Coach Axis + 3 more. 36 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.