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NHTSA Recall 17V163000: Seat belts

Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 58 vehicles. It affects 2017 Thor Aria.

58
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (April 19)
NHTSA campaign17V163000
Manufacturer campaignRC000129
ComponentSEAT BELTS
Report receivedMarch 13, 2017
Owner notificationApril 19, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Aria 3601 motorhomes. The seat belts on the passenger side sofa may be too short to fasten around passengers seated there.

Safety risk

If the seat belt cannot adequately restrain passengers, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect seat belt with a longer one, free of charge. The recall on April 19, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000129.

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 17V163000

Make and modelModel years
Thor Aria2017

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.