Recall 20V169 affects 25 2020 Thor Sequence and Tellaro motorhomes for missing seat belt reinforcing brackets. Repair is free at any franchised Thor dealer.
Thor is recalling 25 2020 Sequence and Tellaro motorhomes because the dinette or booth seat belt reinforcing brackets were left out. In a crash, the seat belt anchorages can fail and raise the risk of injury for people using those seats; Thor dealers will install the brackets free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The dinette or booth seat belt anchorage in the 2020 Thor Sequence and Tellaro is the structure under the seat that holds the belt to the motorhome body. In a crash or hard stop, the belt pulls against that anchorage, so the reinforcing bracket gives the floor connection the strength required by federal standard 210.
On affected motorhomes, the reinforcing brackets for the dinette seat belts were left out during production. Without those brackets, the belt hardware is fastened to the floor without the added support Thor intended. That means the dinette seat belt anchorages do not meet the strength requirements for Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, and the installed belts lack the reinforced mounting path they need under crash forces.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat belt can look normal because the missing reinforcement is part of the mounting structure, not a dashboard light or a part you feel while driving.
Who's affected?
Includes the Sequence and Tellaro for 2020, with seat belt listed as the component for each model.
| 2020 Thor Sequence | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2020 Thor Motor Coach Tellaro | seat belt |
| Units affected | 25 |
| 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?
In a crash, missing seat belt reinforcing brackets can let the seat belt anchorages fail, increasing injury risk for occupants in those seats. Until the repair is complete, make sure everyone uses the installed seat belts and schedule the bracket installation soon. Repair is free at any franchised Thor dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Thor Sequence or Tellaro is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Thor dealer to schedule the free seat-belt bracket installation that adds the missing dinette/booth reinforcement brackets.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 20V169 when you call.
- Avoid using the dinette/booth seating positions while the motorhome is moving until the brackets are installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Thor technician installs the missing reinforcing brackets for the dinette or booth seat belt anchorages. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. Out-of-pocket repairs tied to this condition are handled through the normal warranty claim process, not through a separate reimbursement program. Ask the service desk how the warranty claim process applies if you have prior repair paperwork for the missing bracket condition.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 20, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 19, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| May 19, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 19, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V169?
Recall 20V169 covers 25 2020 Thor Sequence and Tellaro motorhomes with missing dinette or booth seat belt reinforcing brackets. Without those brackets, the seat belt anchorages can fail in a crash and increase injury risk for those occupants. Thor dealers will install the missing brackets for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Thor Sequence or Tellaro is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 20V169. If it is, contact a franchised Thor dealer to schedule installation of the missing seat belt reinforcing brackets. Reference recall number 20V169 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. Thor dealers will install the missing dinette or booth seat belt reinforcing brackets free of charge, and Thor customer service is available at 1-877-855-2867.
What is the safety risk in recall 20V169?
The safety risk is seat belt anchorage failure in a crash. If the dinette or booth seat belt reinforcing brackets are missing, the belt anchorages are not supported as required by FMVSS 210, increasing injury risk for people seated there. The dealer repair adds the missing brackets.
What if I bought my Thor motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. If you did not receive Thor's owner notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your 2020 Sequence or Tellaro is included, then call a franchised Thor dealer with recall number 20V169.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V169000 |
|---|---|
| Thor customer service | 1-877-855-2867 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V169 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V169000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- 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 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →