Tmc Chateau Sport, Tmc Four Winds 5000, model year 2011. Filed by Thor Motor Coach and reported to NHTSA on 17 December 2010. 12 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says Tmc is recalling certain model year 2011 four winds 5000 and chateau sport vehicles manufactured from october 26, 2010 through november 11, 2010. these vehicles do not have the required heat shield located in the proper place next to the lp gas tank. without the heat shield in place, heat is not properly dissipated …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 10V646 cover?
- TMC Chateau Sport, TMC Four Winds 5000, model year 2011.
- What is wrong with them?
- TMC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FOUR WINDS 5000 AND CHATEAU SPORT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2010 THROUGH NOVEMBER 11, 2010. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED HEAT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE PROPER PLACE NEXT TO THE LP GAS TANK.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE HEAT SHIELD TO THE PROPER LOCATION ON THE CHASSIS TO PROTECT THE LP TANK. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR MOTOR COACH AT 877-500-1020.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 10V646 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | THOR MOTOR COACH |
| System at fault | Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:LPG Systems:Tank Assembly |
| Reported to NHTSA | 17 December 2010 |
| Model years | 2011-2011 |
| Vehicles named | TMC CHATEAU SPORT, TMC FOUR WINDS 5000 |
What the notice says today
The consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE HEAT SHIELD TO THE PROPER LOCATION ON THE CHASSIS TO PROTECT THE LP TANK. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR MOTOR COACH AT 877-500-1020.
What it said before
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