Thor Motor Coach recall RC000178

Q: Is RC000178 the same recall as 19V786000?

Yes. RC000178 is Thor Motor Coach’s own number for it; 19V786000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Thor Motor Coach calls it RC000178. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V786000 on Nov 1, 2019: seats on the 2019–2020 Thor Motor Coach Magnitude and 1 other Thor Motor Coach model, 229 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 19V786000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
19V786000	2019–2020 Thor Motor Coach Magnitude and 1 other Thor Motor Coach model	Seats	Nov 1, 2019	229	high

Problem Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Magnitude and Omni motorhomes. The seat recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems." Risk Improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Ford has notified TMC owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the seat structures and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000178.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V786000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. RC000178 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. 19V786000 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 RC000178 the same recall as 19V786000?

Yes. RC000178 is Thor Motor Coach’s own number for it; 19V786000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does RC000178 cover?

2019–2020 Thor Motor Coach Magnitude and 1 other Thor Motor Coach model, 229 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 RC000178 repair cost anything?

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