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This campaign
- Campaign number
- 17V-758
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- November 22, 2017
Rigs named in this campaign
NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.
Thor Motor Coach Ace
Thor Motor Coach Axis
Thor Motor Coach Chateau
Thor Motor Coach Chateau Citation
Thor Motor Coach Compass
Thor Motor Coach Four Winds
Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite
Thor Motor Coach Gemini
Thor Motor Coach Hurricane
Thor Motor Coach Miramar
Thor Motor Coach Outlaw
Thor Motor Coach Quantum
Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
Thor Motor Coach Vegas
Thor Motor Coach Venetian
Thor Motor Coach Windsport
The problem
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The safety risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Dates
NHTSA received the report on November 22, 2017.
What to do next
Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.
Your rights with an open recall
If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.
Source
This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.