2016–2017 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, 2016–2017 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Recall: Affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen…
NHTSA campaign 16V696000 · Tires · filed Sep 27, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation.
The risk
If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install carriage bolts to properly secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000122.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach | Chateau | 2016, 2017 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Four Winds | 2016, 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V696000 (manufacturer number RC000122). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.