Has anyone yet received notification regarding the hitch-capacity on 2017 Ace, Hurrican and Windsports? Here was the article in Consumer Digest:
Incorrect hitch-capacity label on 2017 Ace, Hurricane and Windsport motor homes
April 25, 2017—Thor Motor Coach recalled 2017 Ace, Hurricane and Windsport motor homes. On the affected motor homes, the weight-rating label for the tow hitch indicates a capacity of 10,000 pounds, although the actual capacity is 8,000 pounds. As a result, a user might overload the hitch, which might damage the motor home or cause the hitch to disconnect from the tow vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and provide a correct replacement label for free. The recall is expected to begin June 7, 2017.
For more information, owners may call Thor Motor Coach at 877/500-1020. Owners also may call National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888/327-4236 or go to
safercar.gov.
I'm okay with the 8,000 pound capacity, but I haven't yet been notified, and was just wondering whether anyone else had been or not? I'm told that the recall number is 17V-239.
UPDATE: FMC magazine is saying that it only affects these motorhomes manufactured from January 12, 2017 to January 24, 2017.