NHTSA Recall 18V507000
Filed by Thor Motor Coach. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2018-08-02. An estimated 175 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thor Aria motorhomes and 2017-2019 Thor Venetian motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Risk
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
TMC will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000159.
Manufacturer campaign number: RC000159
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.