Seat beltsRecall 16V-260 · Thor Motor Coach vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 16V-260 covers 32 Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on April 29, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 47% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V260000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
If the seat belt anchorages pull loose in a crash, they will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
47%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 11, 2016 to March 9, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.