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Thor Motor Coach - Exhaust too close to storage compartment
Official notice
22 Feb 2012
Last checked
22 Feb 2012
An official NHTSA notice concerns Thor Motor Coach - Exhaust too close to storage compartment. Heat build up could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury or death. Published 2012-02-22.
What to do now
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment from the heat generated by the exhaust. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 1, 2012. Owners may contact tmc at 1-877-855-2867.
Units affected
261
Recall number
RC000042
Official notice
2012-02-22
The hazard
The hazard
Heat build up could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury or death.
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Company & contacts
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Phone
Brand: Thor Motor Coach. Contact: Thor Motor Coach.
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