NHTSA Recall 20V458000: Seats and seat belts
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 248 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Thor Motor Coach Daybreak.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V458000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RC000202 |
| Components | SEATS; SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | August 5, 2020 |
| Owner notification | September 14, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak 23DB, 2018-2021 Four Winds 23U, and 2018-2021 Chateau 23U motorhomes. Bolts of the wrong size were used to secure the barrel chair pedestals, allowing the pedestal to separate from the floor in the event of a crash. As such, these motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems" and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
If the pedestal were to separate from the floor during a crash, the seat belt anchorages may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal bolt size, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000202.
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 20V458000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Daybreak | 2020, 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Redundant Chateau | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach Redundant Four Winds | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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.