Thor / Thor Motor Coach recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Thor Aria 2017–2018
- Thor Motor Coach Venetian 2017–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V507000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Thor Motor Coach
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 2, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 4, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 175
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 21, 2017 to Jun 12, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
- Maker's own recall 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.
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.