2015 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Siesta

Defect. 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

Risk. 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.

Defect. Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2015 Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Four Winds Siesta, Windsport, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured August 7, 2014, to October 17, 2014. The affected motorhomes have awnings whose mounting brackets may crack, and the awnings may fall.

Risk. If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.

Remedy. Thor has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000095.

THE MERCEDES BENZ THOR MOTOR COACH SUDDENLY WENT LIMP (WOULDN'T GO HIGHER THAN FIRST GEAR OR FASTER THAN ABOUT 10-15 MPH). THE YELLOW ESP, ABS AND ASR/BAS INDICATOR LAMP LIT WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, EVEN WHEN IT WAS STATIONARY. CRUISE CONTROL BECAME INACTIVE. THE COACH'S OPERATING MANUAL SUGGESTED TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS IT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. AFTER RESEARCHING MORE ON THE TOPIC, WE FOUND THAT IT'S A PROBLEM THAT MANY MERCEDES SPRINTERS HAVE AND MAY BE UNDER EXTENDED FEDERAL WARRANTY.

THE TRIMARK RV DOOR LOCK WITH DEAD BOLT BLACK, 60-1650 BROKE, LOCKING US OUT OF THE RV. HAD TO GET A STATE COP TO HELP US BREAK INTO THE MOTOR HOME. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH DISCOVERED THE BOLT IS MADE OF ZINC AND VERY PRONE TO BREAKAGE. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND TRIMARK SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THESE LOCKS.