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June 11, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V426000
Heat Shield May Not Protect Propane Tank
A propane tank that becomes overheated increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V426
Manufacturer Thor Motor Coach
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 12
Summary
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Indigo and Luminate motorhomes. The heat shield that protects the propane tank from engine exhaust may be too short, which can cause the propane tank to become overheated.
Remedy
Dealers will install an overlapping heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 6, 2024. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000306.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Chronology :
Engineering discovered the short heat shield during an audit on May 17, 2024. An investigation commenced May 20, 2024. TMC’s safety committee met on June 4, 2024 and all agreed to file a recall. No warranty claims or customer complaints have been received.
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | INDIGO | 2024-2025 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | LUMINATE | 2024-2025 |
2 Associated Documents
Defect Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V426-6929.PDF 215.031KB
Recall Acknowledgement
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V426&docType=RCL
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-426
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Thor Motor Coach JUN 10, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-426 Manufacturer Recall No. : RC000306
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Thor Motor Coach Address : PO Box 1486
701 County Road 15 Elkhart IN 46515
Company phone : 877-500-1020
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 12 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2025 Thor Motor Coach Indigo, Luminate Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : This product was designed with an incorrect heat shield. Found the heat shield is 1.5 inches short and allows the LP tank to be within 18 inches of the exhaust.
Production Dates : AUG 07, 2023 – APR 09, 2024 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1f66f5dn0p0a09775 End : 1F66F5DN0P0A11867 ✔ Not sequential Description of Noncompliance :
Description of the Noncompliance :
The heat shield which protects the propane tank from the internal combustion engines exhaust is 1.5 inches short and allows a portion of the propane tank to be unprotected FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The propane tank can overheat which may result in an increased risk of fire and personal injury.
Description of the Cause : The heat shield was designed incorrectly and does not fully protect the propane tank. Identification of Any Warning NR
that can Occur :
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-426 Page 2 Component Name 1 : Heat Shield Component Description : Heat Shield Component Part Number : TIP1026 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Morryde USA Address : 1966 Sterling Ave
Elkhart Indiana 46516
Country : United States Chronology :
Engineering discovered the short heat shield during an audit on May 17, 2024. An investigation commenced May 20, 2024. TMC’s safety committee met on June 4, 2024 and all agreed to file a recall. No warranty claims or customer complaints have been received. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Installation of an overlapping heat shield will fully protect the propane
tank from excessive heat. The correction will be done at no cost to the owner. Any reimbursement will follow the general reimbursement plan that is on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Installation of heat shield number 0565358. This is a formed 20 gauge steel angle that covers the gap in the original design
This issue was identifi9ed in am internal product audit. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Thor Motor Coach has the utmost urgency in notifying owners about a
recall that affects their products. Letters will be sent out once all pertinent information has been gathered.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : AUG 06, 2024 – AUG 06, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 06, 2024 – AUG 06, 2024 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-426
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
* NR – Not Reported
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