Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V285000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Thor Motor Coach filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-05-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V285000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
895
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-02
Owners notified
2018-05-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
THOR MOTOR COACH Tuscany2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
THOR MOTOR COACH Venetian2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.