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NHTSARecalled Sep 27, 2016 · #16V696000

Spare Tire Bracket may Loosen and Detach

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation. If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Product details

Product
Spare Tire Bracket may Loosen and Detach
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Model numbers
2017 Four
UPCs

What you should do

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install carriage bolts to properly secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000122.

View the official CPSC notice