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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V692
Manufacturer Thor Motor Coach
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 36
Improper Wiring Affecting Trailer Lights/FMVSS 108
If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Summary
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.”
Remedy
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.
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.
17V-692
2017-544
11/20/2017
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SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Safety Recall: 17V-692
Safety Advisory: RC000148
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Service Campaign #RC000148
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Recall Acknowledgement
November 27, 2017
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