Wednesday, March 23, 2011
RECALL: 2011 THOR CHATEAU, FOUR WINDS, FREEDOM MOTOR HOMES: WIRING FOR O2 SENSOR NOT SECURED, MAY MELT AND SHORT OUT
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
THOR / CHATEAU 2011
THOR / CHATEAU CITATION 2011
THOR / FOUR WINDS 2011
THOR / FOUR WINDS SIESTA 2011
THOR / FREEDOM ELITE 2011
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH Mfr's Report Date: MAR 15, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V178000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 126
Summary:
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FOUR WINDS, FOUR WINDS SIESTA, CHATEAU, CHATEAU CITATION, AND FREEDOM ELITE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011. THE WIRING FOR THE OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED. WHEN NOT SECURED, WIRING CAN FALL ONTO THE EXHAUST, MELT, AND SHORT OUT CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) AND, IN SOME CASES, THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence:
AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL SECURE THE OXYGEN SENSOR BY INSTALLING A CLAMP AND BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
THOR / CHATEAU 2011
THOR / CHATEAU CITATION 2011
THOR / FOUR WINDS 2011
THOR / FOUR WINDS SIESTA 2011
THOR / FREEDOM ELITE 2011
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH Mfr's Report Date: MAR 15, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V178000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 126
Summary:
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FOUR WINDS, FOUR WINDS SIESTA, CHATEAU, CHATEAU CITATION, AND FREEDOM ELITE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011. THE WIRING FOR THE OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED. WHEN NOT SECURED, WIRING CAN FALL ONTO THE EXHAUST, MELT, AND SHORT OUT CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) AND, IN SOME CASES, THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence:
AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL SECURE THE OXYGEN SENSOR BY INSTALLING A CLAMP AND BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
