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June 27, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V447000
A bike rack that detaches from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V447
Manufacturer Thor Motor Coach
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 213
Summary
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tranquility and 2022-2023 Sanctuary motorhomes. The R-bike rack arms may fracture and detach.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective components of the bike rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 26, 2023. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000297.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
5/30 โ Lippert notified Thor Motor Coach of the issue with the bike rack components fracturing after they received a complaint.
6/23 โ Safety committee met and voted to issue a recall.
TMC was notified by Lippert that there has been 1 claim for this issue.
5 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | SANCTUARY | 2022-2023 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | TRANQUILITY | 2022-2024 |
2 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V447-4718.PDF 215.121KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V447-5452.pdf 645.822KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-447 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Manufacturer Name : Thor Motor Coach Submission Date : JUN 27, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-447 Manufacturer Recall No. : RC000297 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Thor Motor Coach Address : PO Box 1486 701 County Road 15 Elkhart IN 46515 Company phone : 877-500-1020 Population : Number of potentially involved : 213 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2024 Thor Motor Coach Tranquility Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : VAN Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : It has been discovered that on Certain MY 2022 to 2024 Sanctuary and Tranquility Motorhomes, the R-Bike Rack mounts may fracture. Production Dates : JAN 20, 2022 – MAR 20, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1FTBW2XG2MKA76075 End : 1FTBW2XGXPKA26688 โ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2022-2023 Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : VAN Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : : It has been discovered that on Certain MY 2022 to 2024 Sanctuary and Tranquility Motorhomes, the R-Bike Rack mounts may fracture Production Dates : NOV 23, 2021 – MAR 06, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1FTBW2XG4MKA76076 End : 1FTBW2XG4PKA00653 โ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Some of the plastic components of the R-Bike Rack can fracture. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The R-Bike Rack arms may fracture and detach from the rest of the bike mount that could lead to an accident, property damage, and/or personal injury Description of the Cause : The composition of the plastic components is inadequate. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-447 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : N/A Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Portabici Bike Rack Component Description : Ford Transit Bike Rack Component Part Number : 2022000146 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Lippert Components Address : 2703 College Ave. Goshen Indiana 46528 Country : United States Chronology : 5/30 โ Lippert notified Thor Motor Coach of the issue with the bike rack components fracturing after they received a complaint. 6/23 โ Safety committee met and voted to issue a recall. TMC was notified by Lippert that there has been 1 claim for this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : TMC, with Lippertโs cooperation, will send, and replace the defective components of the bike rack free of charge to owners. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The replacement of certain plastic components inside of the bike rack. These new components improve mechanical strength. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : 6/12 production quarantined all product and Lippert Components picked up the recall product and replaced it with product containing the new parts. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-447 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : TMC will notify the dealers and owners of the recreational vehicles by letter. A final copy of the owner letter will be provided to NHTSA, along with the dealer repair procedures. Planned Dealer Notification Date : AUG 26, 2023 – AUG 26, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 26, 2023 – AUG 26, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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