NHTSA Recall 16V139000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 385 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Thor Motor Coach Hurricane.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V139000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RC000112 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Report received | March 7, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 20, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Hurricane and Windsport motor homes manufactured January 30, 2013, to March 6, 2015. In the affected motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment where heat may build-up, causing the compartment to melt.
Safety risk
Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to prevent heat build-up in the storage compartment. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000112.
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 16V139000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2014, 2015 |
| Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Thor Motor Hurricane | 2016 |
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.