Defect Description For Recall
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2017 Ace And Road Bear Rental Motorhomes Manufactured February 11, 2016, To March 9, 2016. The Seat Belt Anchorages Located In The Slide Out SeCTIon May Not Meet The Specified Strength Requirements, Allowing Them To Pull Loose During A Crash. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Make Of Vehicle
THOR
Model Of Vehicle
ACE
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
16V260000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
If The Seat Belt Anchorages Pull Loose In A Crash, They Will Not Properly Restrain The Occupant, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
TMC Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install Reinforcement Brackets, And Plates, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 27, 2016. Owners May Contact TMC Customer Service At 1-877-500-1020.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Start Of Manufacture
20160211
End Of Manufacture
20160309
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
32
Date Owners Notified
20160527
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Date Report Received
20160429
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
210