Defect Description For Recall
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) Is Recalling Various 2003-2018 Recreational Vehicles, Equipped With Kidde Plastic-Handle Or Push Button ‘Pindicator’ Fire Extinguishers. See A List Of The Affected Trailer Models At: Https://Static.Nhtsa.Gov/Odi/Rcl/2017/Rmisc-17V758-5764.Pdf. These Extinguishers May Become Clogged, Preventing The Extinguisher From Discharging As Expected Or Excessive Force May Be Needed To Activate The Extinguisher. Additionally, In Certain Models, The Nozzle May Detach From The Valve Assembly With Enough Force That It Could Cause Injury And Also Render The Product Inoperable. For A Full List Of The Affected Fire Extinguisher Models Visit: Https://Static.Nhtsa.Gov/Odi/Rcl/2017/Rmisc-17E062-5427.Pdf
Make Of Vehicle
THOR
Model Of Vehicle
CHATEAU
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V758000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Fire, If The Fire Extinguisher Does Not FunCTIon Properly, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Thor Will Notify Owners, InstruCTIng Them To Contact Kidde For A Replacement Fire Extinguisher, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 15, 2018. Owners May Contact Thor Customer Service At 1-877-500-1020, Or Kidde Customer Service Toll-Free At 1-855-262-3540, Or Online At Www.Kidde.Com And Click On “Product Safety Recall” For More Information.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
110400
Date Owners Notified
20180115
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Date Report Received
20171122