2011 Tmc Four Winds 5000 | 2011 Tmc Chateau Sport — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: tank assembly
Published December 27, 2010 · Recall initiated: December 17, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V646000, published December 27, 2010 and initiated December 17, 2010. Recalling firm: Thor Motor Coach; 2011 Tmc Four Winds 5000 | 2011 Tmc Chateau Sport — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: tank assembly.
What's the hazard
TMC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FOUR WINDS 5000 AND CHATEAU SPORT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2010 THROUGH NOVEMBER 11, 2010. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED HEAT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE PROPER PLACE NEXT TO THE LP GAS TANK. WITHOUT THE HEAT SHIELD IN PLACE, HEAT IS NOT PROPERLY DISSIPATED AROUND THE EXHAUST OF THE VEHICLE. THIS POTENTIALLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE HEAT SHIELD TO THE PROPER LOCATION ON THE CHASSIS TO PROTECT THE LP TANK. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR MOTOR COACH AT 877-500-1020.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TMC
- Model
- FOUR WINDS 5000
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Lot
- 2011 TMC FOUR WINDS 5000 | 2011 TMC CHATEAU SPORT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Tmc Four Winds 5000 | 2011 Tmc Chateau Sport — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: tank assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V646000 on December 27, 2010. Reported hazard: TMC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FOUR WINDS 5000 AND CHATEAU SPORT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2010 THROUGH NOVEMBER 11, 2010. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED HEAT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE PROPER PLACE NEXT TO THE LP GAS TANK. WITHOUT THE HEAT SHIELD IN PLACE, HEAT IS NOT PROPERLY DISSIPATED AROUND THE EXHAUST OF THE VEHICLE. THIS POTENTIALLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE HEAT SHIELD TO THE PROPER LOCATION ON THE CHASSIS TO PROTECT THE LP TANK. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR MOTOR COACH AT 877-500-1020.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TMC. Model: FOUR WINDS 5000.