February 19, 2018
Seat Belt Bracket Strength Insufficient/FMVSS 210
If the bracket does not meet the strength requirements, the anchorage may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V120
Manufacturer Thor Motor Coach
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 65
Summary
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw recreational vehicles, model 29J. The sofa seat belt bracket may not meet the strength requirements and may not adequately restrain an occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000151.
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.safercar.gov.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Safety Recall: 18V-120
Safety Advisory: RC000151
April 2, 2018
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This notice applies to your vehicle: «VIN»
«Owner_name»
«Street»
«City», «State» «Zip»
Dear «Owner_name»:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Thor Motor Coach (TMC) has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2018 & 2019 29J Outlaw motorhomes. As a result, TMC is conducting a safety recall. We apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause you; however your safety and continued satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us.
| Reason for this recall | It has been decided that on certain 2018 & 2019 29J Outlaw motorhomes, the sofa seat belt bracket does not meet the strength requirements of FMVSS 210. In the event of an accident, the seat belt anchorages could fail, causing bodily harm. |
| What we will do | TMC has contacted your selling dealer and has instructed them on how to install additional bracket reinforcements. This will be done at no cost to you the owner. The remedy should take approximately 40 minutes to perform. |
| What we need you to do | At your earliest convenience, please contact your dealer and schedule an appointment to have this remedy completed.. If you have questions concerning this recall or if you need any assistance, please contact the TMC Warranty/Service Department by mail at TMC, P.O. Box 1486, Elkhart, IN 46515-1486, or by phone at 877-855-2867.
If you had appropriate repairs completed prior to receipt of this recall notice, and if you incurred any direct cost in connection with obtaining such repair, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement from TMC by contacting the TMC Warranty/Service Department. |
If after contacting TMC Customer Service you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this situation, you may also submit a written complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590. You may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153; or go to https://www.safercar.gov.) Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Celina Tyler
Consumer Affairs Manager
cc: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| THOR | OUTLAW | 2018-2019 |
10 Associated Documents
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-18V120-8215.pdf 165.792KB
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V120-1501.pdf 35.635KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V120-5061.pdf 1026.286KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V120-5104.pdf 1026.286KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-18V120-5242.pdf 165.792KB
Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 210
RCLRPT-18V120-8219.pdf 214.314KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V120-2368.pdf 245.933KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V120-2207.pdf 1033.408KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-2
RCLQRT-18V120-9933.PDF 214.514KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
RCLQRT-18V120-2645.PDF 211.327KB
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