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

Date

May 2, 2018

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Tuscany (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017); Thor Motor Coach Venetian (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)

Component

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

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Thor Tuscany and Venetian motorhomes, built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles 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

895

What can happen

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

Remedy

FCCC has notified owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or FCCC customer service at 1-800-547-0712. TMC's number for this recall is RC000153.

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

May 1, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000153

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V285000

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.