Investigation · Closed

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

Action number

SQ99006

Opened

Feb 11, 1999

Closed

Mar 19, 1999

Outcome

Recall 99V042000

Manufacturer: THOR INDUSTRIES

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 99V042000.

Campaign 99V042000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

Engine compartment fires

Vehicles under investigation

1998 Thor Contender Buses1999 Thor Contender Buses

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.