Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 11V-206 · 2012 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite
THOR MOTOR COACH recall 11V-206 covers 50 2012 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2011.
Source: NHTSA recall 11V206000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FREEDOM ELITE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2011. THE BRACKETS ATTACHING THE GRAY WATER TANK TO THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE TANK.
The risk
THE TANK CAN LOOSEN AND POTENTIALLY FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE CREATING A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW TANK SUPPORT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2011 to February 16, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.