VEHICLE SAFETY
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CUSTOMER CARE | 877.855.2867
Vehicle Manufactured By:
THOR MOTOR COACH
Date of Manufacture:
XX/XXXX
V.I.N.:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Serial Number:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
California 93120 Phase 2 Compliant for Formaldehyde
TSCA Title VI Compliant
Typical California Formaldehyde Compliance label
Chemical Sensitivity
When a new motorhome, and for some time aerward, has
been closed-up for an extended time-period, strong odors
associated with chemical off-gassing (or out-gassing) may
be detected. This is not a defect of the motorhome. There
are many materials and products used in the construction
of recreational vehicles, such as carpet, linoleum, plywood,
insulation, paint, and upholstery, which when new or when
exposed to elevated temperatures and/or humidity, may
o-gas chemicals, including formaldehyde. O-gassing may
cause irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat and sometimes
headache, nausea, and a variety of asthma-like symptoms.
Elderly people and young children, as well as anyone with a
history of asthma, allergies, or lung problems, may be more
susceptible to the eects of o-gassing.
NOTE: Chemical off-gassing is not a defect in your
motorhome and is not covered by the Thor Motor Coach
Limited Warranty or the Thor Motor Coach Structural
and Lamination Limited Warranty.
Formaldehyde
Most of the attention regarding chemical o-gassing sur-
rounds formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring
substance and is also a key industrial chemical used in the
manufacture of the numerous materials and products used
in the construction of recreational vehicles. Trace levels of
formaldehyde are also released from smoking, cooking, use
of soaps and detergents, such as carpet shampoos, cosmetics,
and many other household items. Some people are very
sensitive to formaldehyde, while others may not experience a
reaction to the same level of chemical exposure. e amount
of o-gassed formaldehyde from the materials used in the
construction of this motorhome will decrease over time.
California 93120 Phase 2 Formaldehyde
Compliance:
This motorhome may be compliant to California
Formaldehyde Phase 2 codes. If so, it will be labeled with a
compliance identication tag similar to the illustration below.
If you have questions or concerns regarding formaldehyde
and your motorhome, please contact or Motor Coach
Customer Care:
877-855-2867
Smoking and Medical Advice
TMC recommends no one smoke inside the motorhome.
While potentially causing damage to the motorhome, tobacco
smoke also releases formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals
into the atmosphere; a condition heightened by the relatively
small enclosed space of a motorhome.
If you have any questions regarding chemical sensitivity,
consult with your physician or local health services provider.
Ventilation
To reduce exposure to chemicals from o-gassing, it is of
utmost importance to ventilate the motorhome. Chemical
o-gassing is accelerated by heat and humidity; therefore,
ventilation should occur frequently aer purchase and at
times when the temperatures and humidity are elevated.
Keeping the motorhome tightly closed has the potential of
increasing the formaldehyde level of the interior atmosphere.
Ventilate the motorhome by opening windows, exhaust vents,
and doors. Operating ceiling fans and vents, air conditioners,
and the furnace will help dry the air and exchange the interior
air with fresh outdoor air. Also, follow the recommendations
regarding how to avoid condensation problems contained
in Section 14.
NOTE: For additional information about ventilation and
chemical sensitivity, refer to TMC's Care and Mainte-
nance System Guide, available through your on-line
Owners Resource account.
Operating, servicing, and maintaining a passenger
vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates,
and lead, which are known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your
vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle
WARNING
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