Thor recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Aria, and 2019 Palazzo motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
What could happen
Loose steering and tie rod arm bolts can cause separation of the tie rod arm from the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
TMC has notified owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 to locate a Qualified Service Center or may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000166.
Vehicles covered
- Thor Aria 2018–2019
- Thor Palazzo 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V200000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Thor Motor Coach
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 14, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 14, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 6, 2017 to Jun 12, 2018
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm; Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly; Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- RC000166
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 / Thor Motor Coach recall: Equipment Jun 30, 2019
- Thor / Thor Motor Coach recall: Exterior lighting Oct 30, 2018
- Damon / Four Winds / Thor and more recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2017
- Thor / Thor Motor / Thor Motor Coach recall: Equipment Oct 9, 2017
- Thor / Thor Motor / Thor Motor Coach recall: Visibility Sep 7, 2017
- Thor recall: Equipment Apr 10, 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.