Thor / Thor Motor Coach recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Thor Aria 2017–2019
- Thor Palazzo 2017–2019
- Thor Motor Coach Tuscany 2017–2019
- Thor Motor Coach Tuscany Xte 2017
- Thor Motor Coach Venetian 2017–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V763000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Thor Motor Coach
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 30, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 30, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,769
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 3, 2016 to Oct 30, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal; Exterior lighting › Brake lights; Electrical system
- Maker's own recall 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Thor recall: Suspension Mar 14, 2019
- Thor / Thor Motor Coach recall: Service brakes, air Nov 5, 2018
- Thor / Thor Motor Coach recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 2, 2018
- Damon / Four Winds / Thor and more recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2017
- Thor recall: Seat belts Mar 13, 2017
- Thor recall: Seat belts Jan 18, 2017
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.