NHTSA Recall 20V444000: Seats and 2 other components
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 463 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Thor Motor Coach Chateau Citation.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V444000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RC000200 |
| Components | SEATS; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | July 29, 2020 |
| Owner notification | August 13, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Delano, Tiburon, Chateau and Freedom Elite motorhomes and 2020 Gemini, Chateau Citation, Compass, Siesta, and Synergy motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis (platform 970 (VS30), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Safety risk
If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867 Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Thor's number for this recall is RC000200.
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 20V444000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Chateau Citation | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Compass | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Daybreak | 2020, 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Delano | 2020, 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2020, 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Gemini | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Quantum | 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Redundant Chateau | 2020, 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Redundant Four Winds | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Redundant Quantum | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Redundant Synergy | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Siesta | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Tiburon | 2020, 2021 |
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.