The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V469000·Announced 2016-06-27

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2014-2016 Tuscany Motorhomes for Brake Defect

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2014-2016 Tuscany motorhomes because a throttle sensor defect may prevent the engine brake from activating, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (throttle sensor/engine brake failure) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Tuscany motorhomes manufactured between February 28, 2013, and August 31, 2015. The recall involves 487 vehicles.

The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero. This defect can cause the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, which reduces the vehicle's deceleration ability. A sudden loss of the engine brake without warning may lead to reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), the manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will replace the throttle pedal free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or the Daimler Warranty Campaign Department at 1-800-547-0712.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
487

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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