Thor Motor Coach recall RC000148

Q: Is RC000148 the same recall as 17V692000?

Yes. RC000148 is Thor Motor Coach’s own number for it; 17V692000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Thor Motor Coach calls it RC000148. NHTSA filed it as campaign 17V692000 on Nov 2, 2017: exterior lighting on the 2018 Thor Motor Coach ACE and 4 other Thor Motor Coach models, 36 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 17V692000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
17V692000	2018 Thor Motor Coach ACE and 4 other Thor Motor Coach models	Exterior Lighting	Nov 2, 2017	36	high

Problem Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes. The wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket causing the trailer lights to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Thor has notified owners and dealers will re-wire a new connector, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 17V692000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. RC000148 is the number Thor Motor Coach assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 17V692000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is RC000148 the same recall as 17V692000?

Yes. RC000148 is Thor Motor Coach’s own number for it; 17V692000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does RC000148 cover?

2018 Thor Motor Coach ACE and 4 other Thor Motor Coach models, 36 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the RC000148 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.