NHTSA Recall 14V695000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 215 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Thor Motor Coach Chateau.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V695000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RC000095 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | November 3, 2014 |
| Owner notification | November 12, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2015 Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Four Winds Siesta, Windsport, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured August 7, 2014, to October 17, 2014. The affected motorhomes have awnings whose mounting brackets may crack, and the awnings may fall.
Safety risk
If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.
Remedy
Thor has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000095.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V695000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2015 |
| Thor Motor Coach Chateau Citation | 2015 |
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 | 2015 |
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Siesta | 2015 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2015 |
| Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2015 |
| Thor Motor Coach Miramar | 2015 |
| Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2015 |
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.