Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, Venetian: Hose, piping, and connections

Date

April 27, 2017

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Tuscany (2016, 2017); Thor Motor Coach Venetian (2016, 2017)

Component

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

186

What can happen

Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 1, 2016

Manufacturer campaign number

FL727A

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V283000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.