Thor 2017 Motorhome Trailer Hitches Overloaded Risk
Thor recalls 2017 motorhomes with hitch labels showing 10,000lb capacity but actual 8,000lb limit. Overloading risks hitch damage or disconnection causing crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the hitch is loaded to the capacity on the label, the hitch may damage the motorhome or the hitch may disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
What happened, in plain English
Thor is recalling 2017 motorhomes where the hitch labels incorrectly show a 10,000lb weight capacity when the actual limit is 8,000lbs. Using these vehicles with heavy loads could cause the hitch to damage the motorhome or disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226412-thor-2017-motorhome-trailer-hitches-overloaded-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226412-thor-2017-motorhome-trailer-hitches-overloaded-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V239000
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“Thor 2017 Motorhome Trailer Hitches Overloaded Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226412-thor-2017-motorhome-trailer-hitches-overloaded-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V239000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V239000).
Why it’s dangerous
The hitch labels claim a 10,000lb weight capacity, but the actual safe limit is 8,000lbs. If overloaded, the hitch could damage the motorhome or disconnect from the tow vehicle, potentially causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Thor Ace, Hurricane, and Windsport motorhomes are affected. Those who frequently tow heavy loads are at higher risk of hitch failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Thor Ace, Hurricane, or Windsport motorhomes with hitch labels showing 10,000lb capacity. The actual safe weight limit is 8,000lbs.
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What to do — step by step
Check Hitch Label
Look for the hitch label showing a 10,000lb capacity rating on your 2017 Thor motorhome.
Contact TMC
Call TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020 to get corrected labels free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
TMC will notify owners and provide them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owner's may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V239000 (October 4, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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