NHTSA Campaign 11V178000 — THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU 2011 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Structured reference page built from public recall data. Campaign: 11V178000. Vehicle: THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU. Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11V178000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| Manufacturer | THOR MOTOR COACH |
Official summary
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011. THE WIRING FOR THE OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED. WHEN NOT SECURED, WIRING CAN FALL ONTO THE EXHAUST, MELT, AND SHORT OUT CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) AND, IN SOME CASES, THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.
Official consequence
AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL SECURE THE OXYGEN SENSOR BY INSTALLING A CLAMP AND BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.
Official notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 90255 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11V178000 |
| Make | THOR MOTOR COACH |
| Model | CHATEAU |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| Manufacturer Name | THOR MOTOR COACH |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2010-03-09 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2011-03-09 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 1175 |
| Action Date | 2011-03-31 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Thor Motor Coach |
| Report Date | 2011-03-15 |
| Notification Date | 2011-03-16 |
| Official Summary | THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011. THE WIRING FOR THE OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED. WHEN NOT SECURED, WIRING CAN FALL ONTO THE EXHAUST, MELT, AND SHORT OUT CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) AND, IN SOME CASES, THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. |
| Official Consequence | AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Official Remedy | DEALERS WILL SECURE THE OXYGEN SENSOR BY INSTALLING A CLAMP AND BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020. |
| Official Notes / Contact | OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000040857001126773000000338 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |