Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 14V-385 · Thor Motor Coach vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 14V-385 covers 455 Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 48% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V385000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Axis and Vegas motorhomes manufactured August 2, 2013, to June 18, 2014. Due to the use of an incorrect adhesive, the treads on the entry stairs into the vehicle may come loose.
The risk
Loose stair treads can result in a person slipping and falling, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the stair treads with the correct adhesive and additional screws, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000090.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
48%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 2, 2013 to June 18, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.