2017 Thor Aria Recall: Driver's side sofa seatbelts may be too short for passengers to use
NHTSA campaign 17V038000 · Seat Belts · filed Jan 18, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Aria motorhomes. The driver's side sofa seatbelts may be too short for passengers to use.
The risk
In the event of a crash, an occupant not restrained by a seatbelt has an increased risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install longer seatbelts, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000127.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V038000 (manufacturer number RC000127). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.