Thor Motor Coach recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Thor Motor Coach Tuscany 2011–2017
- Thor Motor Coach Venetian 2011–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V285000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Thor Motor Coach
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 1, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 895
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 21, 2010 to Dec 22, 2015
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
- Maker's own recall 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Structure Sep 28, 2021
- 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: Service brakes, air Mar 20, 2020
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Exterior lighting Nov 7, 2019
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.