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NHTSA Recall 11V459000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)

THOR MOTOR COACH reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 246 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thor Motor Coach Hurricane.

246
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2011
owners notified (October 10)
NHTSA campaign11V459000
Manufacturer campaignRC000042
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM
Report receivedAugust 31, 2011
Owner notificationOctober 10, 2011
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 windsport and hurricane motor homes manufactured from september 3, 2010, through august 18, 2011. On these vehicles, the exhaust system is close to a vehicle storage compartment. Heat can build up in this area.

Safety risk

Heat build up could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury or death.

Remedy

Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment from the heat generated by the exhaust. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact tmc at 1-877-855-2867.

Notes

Thor motor coach's safety recall number is rc000042.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> .

Vehicles covered by recall 11V459000

Make and modelModel years
Thor Motor Coach Hurricane2011, 2012
Thor Motor Coach Windsport2011, 2012

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.