Thor Aria; Thor Motor Coach Venetian: Caliper

Date

Nov. 5, 2018

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Aria (2018, 2019); Thor Motor Coach Venetian (2018, 2019)

Component

Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Caliper

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Aria and Venetian motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Potentially affected

134

What can happen

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000164.

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. 5, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000164

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V780000

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.