Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2017 Challenger 37YT motorhomes. The exhaust pipe for the onboard gasoline generator may be incorrectly installed or missing completely from the vehicles.
CONSEQUENCE:
Without a correctly installed generator exhaust pipe, there may be a buildup of carbon monoxide within the interior of the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
REMEDY:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Challenger motorhomes for proper generator exhaust installation and routing, replacing or reinstalling the exhaust, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 2, 2017. Owner’s may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000138.
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.
MANUFACTURER RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: RCAK-17V362-4762
SAFETY DEFECT PART 573 NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICE: RCLRPT-17V362-1395
Report Receipt Date: JUN 02, 2017
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V362000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 88
Vehicle Make Model Year(s)
- THOR CHALLENGER 37YT 2017
