NHTSA Recall 18V285000
Filed by Thor Motor Coach. Component: Steering. Reported 2018-05-02. An estimated 895 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Thor Tuscany and Venetian motorhomes, built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Risk
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
FCCC has notified owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or FCCC customer service at 1-800-547-0712. TMC's number for this recall is RC000153.
Manufacturer campaign number: RC000153
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2011 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
- 2012 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
- 2013 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
- 2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
- 2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
- 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
- 2011 Thor Motor Coach Venetian
- 2012 Thor Motor Coach Venetian
- 2013 Thor Motor Coach Venetian
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Venetian
- 2015 Thor Motor Coach Venetian
- 2016 Thor Motor Coach Venetian
- 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian