NHTSA Recall 18V763000
Filed by Thor Motor Coach. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2018-10-30. An estimated 1,769 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation chassis. The Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler Trucks North America, the manufacturer of the chassis began issuing owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000163.
Manufacturer campaign number: RC000163
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
- 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany Xte
- 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
- 2018 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
- 2019 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
- 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian
- 2018 Thor Motor Coach Venetian
- 2019 Thor Motor Coach Venetian
- 2017 Thor Aria
- 2018 Thor Aria
- 2019 Thor Aria
- 2017 Thor Palazzo
- 2018 Thor Palazzo
- 2019 Thor Palazzo