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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V178000

2010 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Majestic | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Chateau Citation | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Siesta | 2010 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Majestic | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds — Equipment: electrical

Published March 16, 2011 · Recall initiated: March 15, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V178000, published March 16, 2011 and initiated March 15, 2011. Recalling firm: Thor Motor Coach; 2010 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Majestic | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Chateau Citation | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Siesta | 2010 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Majestic | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds — Equipment: electrical.

What's the hazard

THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011. THE WIRING FOR THE OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED. WHEN NOT SECURED, WIRING CAN FALL ONTO THE EXHAUST, MELT, AND SHORT OUT CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) AND, IN SOME CASES, THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.

What to do

DEALERS WILL SECURE THE OXYGEN SENSOR BY INSTALLING A CLAMP AND BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.

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Recall details

Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Model
FOUR WINDS
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Lot
2010 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS | 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH MAJESTIC | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU CITATION | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS SIESTA | 2010 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU | 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU | 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH MAJESTIC | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS | 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Majestic | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Chateau Citation | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Siesta | 2010 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Majestic | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds — Equipment: electrical recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V178000 on March 16, 2011. Reported hazard: THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011. THE WIRING FOR THE OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED. WHEN NOT SECURED, WIRING CAN FALL ONTO THE EXHAUST, MELT, AND SHORT OUT CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) AND, IN SOME CASES, THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL SECURE THE OXYGEN SENSOR BY INSTALLING A CLAMP AND BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOR MOTOR COACH. Model: FOUR WINDS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)