Thor Motor Coach recall: Service brakes
What is wrong
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Tuscany motor homes manufactured February 28, 2013, to August 31, 2015 and built on chassis supplied by Daimler Trucks North America. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
What could happen
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
TMC will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. TMC's number for this recall is RC000116.
Vehicles covered
- Thor Motor Coach Tuscany 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V437000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Thor Motor Coach
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 15, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 21, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 463
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 28, 2013 to Aug 31, 2015
- Part
- Service brakes; Service brakes, electric
- Maker's own recall number
- RC000116
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Equipment Jul 8, 2021
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Tires Sep 15, 2020
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Exterior lighting Jul 20, 2020
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Exterior lighting Nov 7, 2019
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Equipment Oct 8, 2019
- Thor / Thor Motor Coach recall: Exterior lighting Oct 30, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.