Recall 16V-571: 2012–2017 Thor Motor Coach ACE, 2013 Thor Motor Coach Citation and 3 more
Thor Motor Coach recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 2, 2016, covering about 5,633 vehicles.
The problem
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
The risk
A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000121.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Thor Motor Coach |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 16V571000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach ACE | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 | All years |
| Thor Motor Coach Citation | 2013 | All years |
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2017 | All years |
| Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental | 2017 | All years |
| Thor Motor Coach Siesta | 2012, 2013 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V-571?
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
How is recall 16V-571 fixed?
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000121.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.