NHTSA Recall 17V692000: Exterior lighting
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 36 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Thor Motor Coach Ace.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V692000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RC000148 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | November 2, 2017 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes. The wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket causing the trailer lights to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Thor has notified owners and dealers will re-wire a new connector, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148.
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 17V692000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Ace | 2018 |
| Thor Motor Coach Axis | 2018 |
| Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2018 |
| Thor Motor Coach Vegas | 2018 |
| Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2018 |
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.