Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- Component
- Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Vehicles affected
- 455
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2014-07-01
- Owners notified
- 2014-08-06
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Axis and Vegas motorhomes manufactured August 2, 2013, to June 18, 2014. Due to the use of an incorrect adhesive, the treads on the entry stairs into the vehicle may come loose.
Safety risk
Loose stair treads can result in a person slipping and falling, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the stair treads with the correct adhesive and additional screws, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000090.