Recall 15V191 covers 197 2015 Thor Motor Coach Siesta and Citation motorhomes with an incorrectly installed door-jamb wedge. Repair is free at a dealer.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 197 2015 Siesta and Citation motorhomes because the abutting wedge in the door jamb was installed incorrectly on affected vehicles. After a severe frontal crash, the door can take greater force to open, and that raises the risk of injury; Thor Motor Coach dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The abutting wedge on the 2015 Thor Motor Coach Siesta and Citation is a small body-structure part mounted at the door opening. It sits on the door jamb area near the B-pillar, the upright body post beside the front door. Its job is to help the door open after a severe frontal crash, when body panels and door hardware face unusual loads.
On affected motorhomes, the wedge was installed in the wrong orientation. The part itself is not described as weak or broken. The problem is placement: if the wedge faces the wrong way on the B-pillar, it cannot guide the door structure as designed after a severe frontal crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the wedge's orientation, not a wear item an owner hears, smells, or feels during normal driving.
Who's affected?
Covers two Thor Motor Coach motorhome lines from the 2015 model year, both tied to the same body-structure component.
| 2015 Thor Motor Coach Siesta | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2015 Thor Motor Coach Citation | body structure |
| Units affected | 197 |
A matching 2015 Thor Motor Coach Siesta or Citation does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrectly installed abutting wedge can make the doors harder to open after a severe frontal crash. That delay can increase injury risk because occupants and responders need clear access after impact. Schedule the inspection and correction soon, and ask the dealer what to do if the doors feel difficult after a crash. Repair is free at any franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Thor Motor Coach Siesta or Citation is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer to schedule the free abutting-wedge inspection and correction that fixes the incorrectly installed door-jamb component.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. Reference recall number 15V191 when you call.
- Call Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020 with scheduling questions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Thor Motor Coach technician inspects the abutting wedge on the door jamb. This part is meant to help the door open after a severe frontal crash, so the inspection checks whether the wedge was installed correctly. If the installation is wrong, the technician corrects it during the recall visit. Parts and labor are free under campaign 15V191, and the recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service or Sprinter Customer Service with scheduling questions.
Timeline
| March 23, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V191?
Recall 15V191 covers 197 2015 Thor Motor Coach Siesta and Citation motorhomes built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The abutting wedge in the door jamb was installed incorrectly, so more force is needed to open the doors after a severe frontal crash.
What should I do if my 2015 Thor Motor Coach Siesta or Citation is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 15V191. If it is, contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020 and ask where to schedule the abutting-wedge inspection and correction. Reference recall number 15V191 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 15V191, dealers inspect the door-jamb abutting wedge and correct its installation for free if the part was installed incorrectly.
What is the safety risk?
The risk appears after a severe frontal crash. If the abutting wedge was installed incorrectly, the doors require greater force to open, increasing the risk of injury. The repair path is an inspection and correction of the door-jamb component at no charge.
What if I bought the motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015 Thor Motor Coach Siesta or Citation is included, then reference recall 15V191 when you contact Thor Motor Coach or the servicing dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V191000 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach customer service | 1-877-500-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V191 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V191000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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