Recall 17V166000: 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 17V166000 was filed by Thor Motor Coach and received on March 13, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SEAT BELTS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 171.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on May 8, 2017.
- Production dates listed: March 28, 2016 to January 29, 2017.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Four Winds Motorhomes. The sofa may not have a seat belt for the middle seating position.
Consequence (official text)
Without a seat belt, the occupant sitting in the middle position of the sofa will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy (official text)
Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install a middle seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for the recall is RC000130.
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: RC000130.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU | 2017 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS | 2017 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FREEDOM ELITE | 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2017 Thor Motor Coach Chateau 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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