2018 THOR COMPASS RECALL - #18V415000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thor Gemini and Compass recreational vehicles built on a Ford chassis and equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 THOR COMPASS |
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| Manufacturer |
Thor Motor Coach |
| Manufactured between |
12/16/2015 - 10/19/2017 |
| Recalled on |
6/21/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Thor Motor Coach |
| Owners Notified on |
6/19/2018 |
| # Affected |
158 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thor Gemini and Compass recreational vehicles built on a Ford chassis and equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner. |
| Consequences |
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Ford has notified owners, and Ford dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000154. |
| 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 |
2018 THOR COMPASS Recall for EQUIPMENT
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