2016 THOR HURRICANE RECALL - #15V699000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Challenger, Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes manufactured July 31, 2015, to September 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. Additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 THOR HURRICANE |
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| Manufacturer |
Thor Motor Coach |
| Manufactured between |
7/31/2015 - 9/9/2015 |
| Recalled on |
10/23/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Thor Motor Coach |
| Owners Notified on |
11/16/2015 |
| # Affected |
17 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE |
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| Description |
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Challenger, Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes manufactured July 31, 2015, to September 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. Additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released. |
| Consequences |
If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. A parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire. |
| Corrective action |
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000107. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 THOR HURRICANE Recall for SEATS
2016 THOR HURRICANE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2016 THOR HURRICANE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2016 THOR HURRICANE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2016 THOR HURRICANE Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2016 THOR HURRICANE Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2016 THOR HURRICANE Recall for EQUIPMENT
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