Recall 15V719 covers 209 2016 Thor Motor Ace, Challenger, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport vehicles for shift-cable defects. Ford dealers fix it free.
Thor Motor is recalling 209 2016 Hurricane, Outlaw, Miramar, Windsport, Challenger, and Ace motorhomes because an incorrect shift cable bracket and adjustment let the transmission shift out of PARK without the brake pedal. If the vehicle shifts into reverse this way, it can move unintentionally and increase crash risk; the Thor Motor dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The automatic transmission shift cable links the gear selector inside the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane, Outlaw, Miramar, Windsport, Challenger, and Ace motorhomes to the transmission. Its bracket holds the cable in the right position so the transmission and shifter agree on Park, Reverse, Neutral, and Drive. The brake-shift interlock is supposed to keep the shifter from leaving Park unless the brake pedal is pressed.
On affected motorhomes, the wrong shift cable bracket was installed and the shift cable was not adjusted correctly during assembly. That misalignment defeats the normal brake interlock behavior. The motorhome can be shifted out of Park without pressing the brake, so it can start moving before the driver intends it to move.
There is no warning sign before failure. The shifter can feel normal until someone moves it out of Park without using the brake.
Who's affected?
Covers six Thor Motor motorhome lines from the 2016 model year, all tied to the automatic transmission.
| 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2016 Thor Motor Outlaw | automatic transmission |
| 2016 Thor Motor Miramar | automatic transmission |
| 2016 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | automatic transmission |
| 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | automatic transmission |
| 2016 Thor Motor Coach Ace | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 209 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2016 Thor Motor model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A transmission shift control problem lets the vehicle shift into reverse without the brake pedal being applied. That can let the vehicle move unintentionally and increase crash risk. There is no warning sign before this happens, so keep people clear of the vehicle path and schedule recall service. Repair will be free at any franchised Thor Motor dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane, Outlaw, Miramar, Windsport, Challenger, or Ace is included in this recall.
- Contact Thor Motor customer service at 1-877-500-1020 to confirm the repair path for your motorhome.
- Schedule the free transmission shift control bracket replacement and shift cable adjustment with a Ford dealer; this fixes the condition that lets the vehicle shift out of PARK without the brake applied.
- Reference recall number 15V719 and Thor Motor recall RC000110 when you call.
- Set the parking brake every time you park until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The source remedy says Ford dealers replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable. Because the listed remedy status is not marked available here, treat the final dealer repair as free once available. The work addresses the bracket and cable adjustment that allow the vehicle to shift out of PARK without the brake applied. TMC has a general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for a related repair should contact TMC customer service and ask what documentation is needed for reimbursement under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 26, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| October 26, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 30, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
| November 9, 2015 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 9, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 12, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V719?
Recall 15V719 covers 209 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane, Outlaw, Miramar, Windsport, Challenger, and Ace vehicles with an incorrect shift cable bracket and improper shift cable adjustment. The vehicle can shift out of PARK without brake application. Ford dealers will replace the bracket and adjust the cable for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane, Outlaw, Miramar, Windsport, Challenger, or Ace is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 15V719. If it is, contact Thor Motor customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or a Ford dealer to schedule the transmission shift control bracket replacement and shift cable adjustment. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be completed at no cost to the owner. For recall 15V719, Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended vehicle movement. If the motorhome shifts into reverse without the brakes applied, it can move unexpectedly and increase crash risk. Until your VIN is checked and the repair is complete, use extra care around the gear selector and parking brake.
What if I bought this Thor Motor motorhome used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2016 Thor Motor motorhome is included, then reference recall 15V719 when you contact Thor Motor customer service or the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V719000 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor customer service | 1-877-500-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V719 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V719000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →