Recall 16V696000: Thor Motor Coach
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 16V696000 was filed by Thor Motor Coach and received on September 27, 2016.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 223.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on October 31, 2016.
- Production dates listed: June 16, 2015 to April 29, 2016.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation.
Consequence (official text)
If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy (official text)
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install carriage bolts to properly secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000122.
Notes and contacts as published
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 campaign number: RC000122.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU | 2016 to 2017 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS | 2016 to 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2016 Thor Motor Coach Chateau listed in the notice
- 2017 Thor Motor Coach Chateau listed in the notice
- 2016 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds listed in the notice
- 2017 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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