NHTSA Recall 16V571000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,633 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Thor Motor Coach Ace.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V571000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RC000121 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | August 2, 2016 |
| Owner notification | September 15, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Safety risk
A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000121.
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 16V571000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Ace | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Thor Motor Coach Citation | 2013 |
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2017 |
| Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental | 2017 |
| Thor Motor Coach Siesta | 2012, 2013 |
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.