Door: hinge and attachmentsRecall 16V-893 · Thor Motor and Thor Motor Coach vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 16V-893 covers 209 Thor Motor and Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a door: hinge and attachments problem, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 51% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V893000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Outlaw motorhomes, models 37BG, 37LS, 37RB, 38RE and 38RF, manufactured January 13, 2016, to December 8, 2016. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds that may be inadequate for securing the hinge pin to the hinge plate.
The risk
If the welds are insufficient, the hinge may fail and the door could open with more force than normal, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hinge weld thickness, replacing the hinge as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. 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
51%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 13, 2016 to December 8, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.