I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED THAT RUNNING GAS LINES INTO AND THEN OUT OF AN OIL COOLER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE RADIATOR AT THE FRONT OF A VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. ANY FRONT END COLLISION COULD CAUSE THESE NEW LINES AND OR THE OIL COOLER TO BREAK CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. I AM ATTACHING TWO PICTURES IN THE FIRST YOU…
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I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED THAT RUNNING GAS LINES INTO AND THEN OUT OF AN OIL COOLER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE RADIATOR AT THE FRONT OF A VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. ANY FRONT END COLLISION COULD CAUSE THESE NEW LINES AND OR THE OIL COOLER TO BREAK CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. I AM ATTACHING TWO PICTURES IN THE FIRST YOU CAN SEE THE OIL COOLER ATTACHED TO THE RADIATOR THROUGH THE FRONT GRILL OF THE VEHICLE, THE SECOND SHOWS A CLOSER VIEW OF THE OIL COOLER. THERE IS A THREAD WHICH HAS MORE PICTURES AND SOME OF THE OWNER'S REMARKS AS TO WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO THEIR VEHICLES ON THE IRV2.COM FORUM. THIS IS A LINK TO THAT THREAD: HTTP://WWW.IRV2.COM/FORUMS/F121/ACE-GENERATOR-STOPS-RUNNING-CODE-36-A-125555.HTML AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER. UPDATED 7/31/13 *CN
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed, causing the wipers to fail during use, reducing driver visibility.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the windshield wiper system is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the wiper system as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000161.
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000121.
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