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NHTSARecalled Jun 19, 2018 · #18V415000

Water may Enter the Trailer Tow Module

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thor Gemini and Compass recreational vehicles built on a Ford chassis and equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Water may Enter the Trailer Tow Module
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Ford has notified owners, and Ford dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000154.

View the official CPSC notice