Recall 20V-458: 2020–2021 Thor Motor Coach Daybreak, 2021 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds and 2 more
Thor Motor Coach recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Aug 5, 2020, covering about 248 vehicles.
The problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak 23DB, 2018-2021 Four Winds 23U, and 2018-2021 Chateau 23U motorhomes. Bolts of the wrong size were used to secure the barrel chair pedestals, allowing the pedestal to separate from the floor in the event of a crash. As such, these motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems" and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
If the pedestal were to separate from the floor during a crash, the seat belt anchorages may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal bolt size, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000202.
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 | Seats Seat Belts |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V458000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Daybreak | 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2021 | All years |
| Thor Motor Coach Redundant Chateau | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Thor Motor Coach Redundant Four Winds | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 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 20V-458?
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak 23DB, 2018-2021 Four Winds 23U, and 2018-2021 Chateau 23U motorhomes. Bolts of the wrong size were used to secure the barrel chair pedestals, allowing the pedestal to separate from the floor in the event of a crash. As such, these motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems" and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
How is recall 20V-458 fixed?
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal bolt size, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000202.
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.