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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V260000

2017 Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental | 2017 Thor Motor Coach Ace — Seat belts

Published April 29, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 29, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V260000, published April 29, 2016. Recalling firm: Thor Motor Coach; 2017 Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental | 2017 Thor Motor Coach Ace — Seat belts.

What's the hazard

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 ACE and Road Bear Rental motorhomes manufactured February 11, 2016, to March 9, 2016. The seat belt anchorages located in the slide out section may not meet the specified strength requirements, allowing them to pull loose during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.

What to do

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement brackets, and plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.

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Recall details

Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Model
ROAD BEAR RENTAL
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Lot
2017 THOR MOTOR COACH ROAD BEAR RENTAL | 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH ACE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental | 2017 Thor Motor Coach Ace — Seat belts recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V260000 on April 29, 2016. Reported hazard: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 ACE and Road Bear Rental motorhomes manufactured February 11, 2016, to March 9, 2016. The seat belt anchorages located in the slide out section may not meet the specified strength requirements, allowing them to pull loose during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.

What should I do if I have this product?

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement brackets, and plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service 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: ROAD BEAR RENTAL.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)