Recall 17V038 affects 94 2017 Thor Aria motorhomes because driver's-side sofa seatbelts are too short. Repair is free at any franchised Thor dealer.
Thor is recalling 94 2017 Aria motorhomes because the driver's side sofa seatbelts are too short for passengers to use. In a crash, an unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury, and Thor dealers will correct the seatbelt issue free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver's-side sofa seat belts in the 2017 Thor Aria are the restraints intended for passengers seated on that sofa while the motorhome is moving. Each belt is supposed to pull out far enough to fit across a passenger and latch into the buckle, then hold that passenger in place during a stop or crash.
On affected Aria motorhomes, the seat belt anchor brackets were bolted in the wrong location at the sofa. Because the belt starts from the wrong point, the available belt length is too short for passengers seated there. The belt does not have enough usable reach to fit and latch as designed, so that seating position is not properly restrained.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is visible when someone seated on the driver's-side sofa tries to use the belt and finds that it will not reach or latch correctly.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Thor Aria | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 94 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017 Thor Aria is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If an occupant cannot be restrained by the seatbelt, that person has an increased risk of injury in a crash. There is no warning sign before a crash exposes the problem, so confirm your VIN and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Thor dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Thor Aria is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Thor dealer to schedule the free longer seatbelt installation that lets passengers use the driver's-side sofa restraints.
- Bring the recall notice if Thor has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V038 when you call.
- Keep passengers out of the driver's-side sofa seats until the longer seatbelts are installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Thor technician installs longer seatbelts for the driver's side sofa seating position so passengers can buckle in properly. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. If you've already paid out of pocket for a related seatbelt repair before the recall notice, Thor says reimbursement is handled through its normal claim process. Ask Thor customer service or the dealer how to submit the claim and what documentation is needed.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 18, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 13, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 17, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| March 17, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 17, 2017 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 17, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V038?
Recall 17V038 covers 94 2017 Thor Aria motorhomes with driver's side sofa seatbelts that are too short for passengers to use. Thor dealers will install longer seatbelts for free so passengers in that seating position can be properly restrained.
What should I do if my 2017 Thor Aria is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 17V038. If it is, contact a franchised Thor dealer to schedule the longer seatbelt installation. Reference recall number 17V038 when you call, or contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Thor dealers will install longer driver's side sofa seatbelts free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is an unrestrained passenger in a crash. If the driver's side sofa seatbelt is too short to buckle, the passenger seated there has an increased risk of injury during a crash. Have the longer seatbelts installed before using that seating position.
What if I bought my Thor Aria used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2017 Thor Aria is included, then give recall number 17V038 to the dealer service desk when you schedule the repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V038000 |
|---|---|
| Thor customer service | 1-877-500-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V038 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V038000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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