Exterior lightingRecall 17V-692 · Thor Motor Coach vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 17V-692 covers 36 Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V692000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes. The wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket causing the trailer lights to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Thor has notified owners and dealers will re-wire a new connector, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148.
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
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 27, 2017 to October 9, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.