Model Year(s):

THOR / HURRICANE 2011-2012

THOR / WINDSPORT 2011-2012

Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH

Mfr's Report Date: AUG 31, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V459000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 246

Summary:
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINDSPORT AND HURRICANE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2011.ON THESE VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CLOSE TO A VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. HEAT CAN BUILD UP IN THIS AREA.

Consequence:
HEAT BUILD UP COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy:
TMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE EXHAUST. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC AT 1-877-855-2867.

Notes:
THOR MOTOR COACH'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS RC000042. 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 [WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV] .