NHTSA Recall 17V362000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 88 vehicles. It affects 2017 Thor Motor Coach Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V362000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RC000138 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | June 2, 2017 |
| Owner notification | August 3, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2017 Challenger 37YT motorhomes. The exhaust pipe from the onboard gasoline generator may be mislocated or missing completely on the subject vehicles.
Safety risk
Without a correctly installed generator exhaust pipe, there may be a buildup of carbon monoxide within the interior of the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhomes for proper generator exhaust installation and routing, replacing or reinstalling the exhaust, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2017. Owner's may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000138.
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 17V362000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2017 |
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.