NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Thor Motor Coach - Heat Shield May Not Protect Propane Tank
Published: June 11, 2024Recall ID: 24V426000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A propane tank that becomes overheated increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Heat Shield May Not Protect Propane Tank
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Heat Shield May Not Protect Propane Tank |
| Nhtsa id | 24V426000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V426000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Thor Motor Coach |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install an overlapping heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2024. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000306. |
| Consequence summary | A propane tank that becomes overheated increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | RC000306 |
| Potentially affected | 12 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |