Recall 16V260 covers 32 2017 Thor Motor Coach Ace and Road Bear Rental motorhomes with weak seat belt anchorages. Free dealer repair is available.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 32 2017 Road Bear Rental and Ace motorhomes because seat belt anchorages in the slide out section lack the required strength and can pull loose during a crash. If that happens, the belt will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing injury risk; Thor Motor Coach dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt anchorages in the slide-out section of these 2017 Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental and Ace motorhomes are the metal mounting points that hold the seat belts to the floor structure. Their job is to keep the belt fixed in place when a belted passenger loads it during a crash. The floor under that seating position has to be strong enough to hold those forces.
On the recalled motorhomes, the wrong slide-out floor was installed during production. That floor does not have the reinforcement brackets and plates needed for the seat belt mounting points. When Thor Motor Coach tested the as-built design against the federal strength requirement, it did not pass, which means the anchorages can pull loose during a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not feel a change in the belt during normal use, so the issue depends on inspection and repair of the slide-out floor structure.
Who's affected?
Covers Road Bear Rental and Ace motorhomes from the same model year, with the seat belt listed as the affected component.
| 2017 Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2017 Thor Motor Coach Ace | seat belt |
| Units affected | 32 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the seat belt anchorages pull loose in a crash, the belt will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before a crash exposes the problem. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental or Ace motorhome is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer to schedule the free reinforcement-bracket and plate installation for the slide-out seat belt anchorages.
- Bring the recall notice if Thor Motor Coach mailed one, or reference recall number 16V260 when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether passengers should avoid the slide-out seat-belt positions until the reinforcement repair is complete.
- Call Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020 if the dealer needs help confirming parts or repair instructions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Thor Motor Coach technician installs reinforcement brackets and plates for the seat belt anchorages in the slide out section. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Thor Motor Coach has a general reimbursement plan on file for documented related repairs paid before the recall notice. If you have already paid for a seat belt anchorage repair tied to this issue, bring the paperwork and receipts to the service desk or contact Thor Motor Coach customer service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 29, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V260?
Recall 16V260 covers 32 2017 Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental and Ace motorhomes with seat belt anchorages in the slide out section that do not meet strength requirements. In a crash, the anchorages can pull loose and fail to properly restrain an occupant. Dealers install reinforcement brackets and plates for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental or Ace is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 16V260. If it is, contact a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer to schedule installation of the reinforcement brackets and plates. Reference recall number 16V260 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Thor Motor Coach dealers install the required reinforcement brackets and plates free of charge. Parts and labor are covered under recall 16V260.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is occupant restraint failure in a crash. If the seat belt anchorages in the slide out section pull loose, the belt will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury. The dealer repair adds reinforcement brackets and plates to correct the anchorage strength issue.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V260000 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach customer service | 1-877-500-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V260 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V260000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly 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 →