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NHTSA Recall 15V530000: Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)

Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 290 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thor Motor Coach Axis.

290
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2015
owners notified (September 1)
NHTSA campaign15V530000
Manufacturer campaignRC000103
ComponentVISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Report receivedAugust 19, 2015
Owner notificationSeptember 1, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Axis and Vegas recreational vehicles manufactured March 26, 2015, to July 6, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning control may lock on one setting, preventing the operator from changing the air flow, thereby eliminating the ability to defrost the windshield.

Safety risk

If the windshield cannot be defrosted, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC has notified owners, and dealers will install a jumper harness to prevent the condition, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000103.

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 15V530000

Make and modelModel years
Thor Motor Coach Axis2016
Thor Motor Coach Vegas2016

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.