The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V406000·Announced 2016-06-07

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2015-2016 Tuscany Motor Homes for Steering Defect

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2015-2016 Tuscany motor homes because steering boxes may wear prematurely, risking sudden loss of steering.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering box failure) that results in a sudden loss of steering ability, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Tuscany motor homes manufactured between July 28, 2014, and July 27, 2015. These vehicles are built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis and are affected by steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers.

The defect results in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle. This condition could cause the steering wheel's connection to the front axle to fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Freightliner Custom Chassis dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner Custom Chassis customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
207

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TUSCANY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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