The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V437000·Announced 2016-06-15

Thor Motor Coach Tuscany Recalled for Brake Signal Defect

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2014-2016 Tuscany motor homes because the brake signal to towed devices may not deactivate, causing dragging brakes and fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where brake dragging can lead to overheating and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Tuscany motor homes manufactured between February 28, 2013, and August 31, 2015. These vehicles were built on chassis supplied by Daimler Trucks North America. The recall affects 463 units.

The defect involves a heavier, adjustable foot pedal on certain motorhome chassis. On these vehicles, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released. If this occurs, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on the trailer's brake configuration. This can cause the brakes to drag and potentially overheat, resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Daimler Trucks dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. TMC's number for this recall is RC000116.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
463

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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