2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Majestic | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Chateau Sport | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau Sport | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Siesta — Equipment
Published April 29, 2013 · Recall initiated: April 25, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V164000, published April 29, 2013 and initiated April 25, 2013. Recalling firm: Thor Motor Coach; 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Majestic | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Chateau Sport | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau Sport | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Siesta — Equipment.
What's the hazard
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport; model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 09, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
What to do
Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOR MOTOR COACH
- Model
- CHATEAU
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Lot
- 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU | 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER | 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000 | 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE | 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH MAJESTIC | 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000 | 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU SPORT | 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU SPORT | 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU | 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO | 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT | 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER | 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE | 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT | 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS SIESTA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Majestic | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Chateau Sport | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau Sport | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Siesta — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V164000 on April 29, 2013. Reported hazard: Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport; model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 09, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
What should I do if I have this product?
Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOR MOTOR COACH. Model: CHATEAU.