2012 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Published September 7, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 31, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V459000, published September 7, 2011 and initiated August 31, 2011. Recalling firm: Thor Motor Coach; 2012 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system.
What's the hazard
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINDSPORT AND HURRICANE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2011. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CLOSE TO A VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. HEAT CAN BUILD UP IN THIS AREA.
What to do
TMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE EXHAUST. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC AT 1-877-855-2867.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOR MOTOR COACH
- Model
- WINDSPORT
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Lot
- 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT | 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V459000 on September 7, 2011. Reported hazard: THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINDSPORT AND HURRICANE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2011. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CLOSE TO A VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. HEAT CAN BUILD UP IN THIS AREA.
What should I do if I have this product?
TMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE EXHAUST. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC AT 1-877-855-2867.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOR MOTOR COACH. Model: WINDSPORT.