The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V283000·Announced 2017-04-27

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2016-2017 Venetian and Tuscany Motorhomes

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2016-2017 Venetian and Tuscany motorhomes because a power steering hose may rub against the starter motor, causing electrical arcing and fluid leaks that increase 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 (incorrect hose routing) that creates a significant fire hazard, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2016-2017 Venetian and Tuscany motorhomes equipped with Cummins ISL engines and built on a Freightliner chassis. The recall involves 186 vehicles.

The power steering hose on these vehicles may be routed incorrectly, causing it to rub against the power stud on the starter motor. This friction can result in electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak. The combination of electrical arcing and leaking fluid increases the risk of a fire.

Daimler Trucks (DTNA), the manufacturer of the Freightliner chassis, has notified owners. DTNA dealers will reroute the high-pressure power steering hose to provide adequate clearance from the starter stud at no charge. The recall began on December 27, 2016. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's recall number is FL727A.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN, TUSCANY
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
186

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 (2)

  • VENETIAN
  • TUSCANY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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