Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, Tuscany XTE, Venetian: Exterior lighting

Date

Nov. 7, 2019

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Tuscany (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Thor Motor Coach Tuscany XTE (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017); Thor Motor Coach Venetian (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)

Component

Exterior Lighting

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

1785

What can happen

The incorrectly positioned reflectors may make the motorhome less visible to others on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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

Jan. 2, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000180

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V799000

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.