The defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2022 ACE, Freedom Traveler, Hurricane, and Windsport motorhomes. The rear ladder may have been installed on the wrong side of the motorhome.
The risk
An incorrectly installed ladder may break while in use, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the location of the rear ladder, and reinforce or relocate the ladder as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2022. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000255.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach ACE | 2022 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler | 2022 |
| Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2022 |
| Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2022 |
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach ACE | 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2022 | 5 | 1 |
Other structure recalls in 2022
62 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the structure; Thor Motor Coach filed 124 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022