TMC recalls motorhomes built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis

The owner's manual has incorrect automatic parking information

06/09/2020

James Limbach Reporter

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 566 model year 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)]with automatic transmissions.

The owner's manual does not correctly specify the certain conditions under which the automatic parking function (Auto-P) operates.

If an operator were to rely on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, the possibility of a vehicle rollaway or unintended vehicle movement cannot be ruled out which could increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

TMC will notify owners, and a Mercedes Benz dealer will supplement the Operator's Manual with a correct description of the Auto-P function equipped in the vehicle.

This recall is expected to begin July 26, 2020.

Owners may contact TMC customer service at (877) 855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000190.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

Read Full Bio