12 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Posted on: 2016-06-15
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2016-06-15
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 2016-06-27
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2016 tuscany xte, palazzo, and 2016-2017 venetian motorhomes manufactured september 9, 2015, to january 12, 2016. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Consequence
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and detroit axle service centers, subsidiaries of daimler trucks, the manufacturer of the chassis, will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on july 22, 2016. Owners may contact thor motor coach customer service department at 1-877-500-1020, or daimler trucks north america llc at 1-800-547-0712, or e-mail them at dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com to locate a service center. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000117.
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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2015-11-10
Description
Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 thor challenger, thor citation, thor hurricane, thor tuscany, thor windsport, 2011-2012 thor astoria, thor avanti, thor chateau, 2011-2014 thor daybreak, 2011-2015 thor outlaw, thor siesta, 2014-2015 thor miramar, 2012 thor four winds, 2008-2011 damon astoria, damon daybreak, damon outlaw, damon tuscany, 2008-2012, damon challenger, 2008-2010 damon essence, 2009-2011 damon avanti, four winds chateau, four winds citation, four winds four winds, four winds hurricane, four winds siesta, four winds windsport, 2009-2010 four winds dorado, four winds dutchmen, four winds magellan, four winds mandalay and 2009 four winds fun mover, and four winds presidio motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain lippert-brand coachstep double and triple electric steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on january 6, 2016. Owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is rc000111.
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.
DEFECT #5 - STEERING
Posted on: 2016-06-07
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 tuscany motor homes manufactured july 28, 2014, to july 27, 2015. The affected vehicles are built on a freightliner custom chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Consequence
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and freightliner custom chassis dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2016. Note: owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact freightliner custom chassis customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000115.
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.
DEFECT #6 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 2016-06-07
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 tuscany motor homes manufactured july 28, 2014, to july 27, 2015. The affected vehicles are built on a freightliner custom chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Consequence
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and freightliner custom chassis dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2016. Note: owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact freightliner custom chassis customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000115.
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.
DEFECT #7 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2016-06-27
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 tuscany motorhomes manufactured february 28, 2013, to august 31, 2015. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
Consequence
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers for daimler trucks north america (dtna), manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on july 15, 2016. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or daimler warranty campaign department at 1-800-547-0712 or by email at dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000119.
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.
DEFECT #8 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2016-06-27
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 tuscany motorhomes manufactured february 28, 2013, to august 31, 2015. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
Consequence
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers for daimler trucks north america (dtna), manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on july 15, 2016. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or daimler warranty campaign department at 1-800-547-0712 or by email at dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000119.
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.
DEFECT #9 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 2017-04-28
Description
Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain 2016-2017 venetian and tuscany motorhomes equipped with cummins isl engines. These vehicles, built on a freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that 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.
Consequence
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Daimler trucks (dtna), the manufacturer of the freightliner chassis has notified the motorhome owners, and dtna dealers will reroute the high pressure power steering hose to provide adequate clearance from the starter stud, free of charge. The recall began on december 27, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is fl727a.
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.
DEFECT #10 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-11-29
Description
Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on january 15, 2018. Owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.
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.
DEFECT #11 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Posted on: 2017-09-11
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2014-2016 ace, challenger, daybreak, hurricane, miramar, outlaw, windsport, palazzo, tuscany, and tuscany xte motorhomes. The windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.
Consequence
If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify it is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the system as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on september 27, 2017. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000146. Note: although some of the vehicles included in this recall have previously been remedied under recalls 17v-096 or 17v-162, the vehicles may need additional repairs under this campaign.
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.
DEFECT #12 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2019-11-07
Description
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2014-2017 tuscany xte (models 34st, 36mq, 40ax, 40bx, 40ex and 40gq), 2013-2018 tuscany (models 38sq, 40dx, 40kq, 40rx, 42gx, 42hq, 42wx, 44mt 45at and 45lt) and 2016-2020 venetian (models a40, b42, f42, g36, j40, l40, m37, r40, s40, and t42) motorhomes. The rear reflectors within the taillight lens may be too high, reducing the vehicle's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The incorrectly positioned reflectors may make the motorhome less visible to others on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install adhesive reflectors, free of charge. The recall began january 2, 2020. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000180.
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.