Thor Motor Coach recall RC000191

Q: Is RC000191 the same recall as 20V312000?

Yes. RC000191 is Thor Motor Coach’s own number for it; 20V312000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Thor Motor Coach calls it RC000191. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V312000 on May 28, 2020: structure on the 2020 Thor Motor Coach Chateau and 11 other Thor Motor Coach models, 566 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 20V312000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
20V312000	2020 Thor Motor Coach Chateau and 11 other Thor Motor Coach models	Structure	May 28, 2020	566	high

Problem Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Daybreak, Four Winds, Delano, Gemini, Quantum, Tiburon, Chateau Citation, Compass, Chateau, Siesta, Freedom Elite, and Synergy motorhomes built on Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis [platform 907 (VS30)]. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid. Risk If the brake fluid leaks, this may extend the braking distance, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix TMC will notify owners, and an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the brake hoses for chafing and replacement if necessary. The fender liner will also be altered to permit more clearance. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began June 25, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000191.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V312000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. RC000191 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. 20V312000 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 RC000191 the same recall as 20V312000?

Yes. RC000191 is Thor Motor Coach’s own number for it; 20V312000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does RC000191 cover?

2020 Thor Motor Coach Chateau and 11 other Thor Motor Coach models, 566 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 RC000191 repair cost anything?

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