Thor Motor Coach Recalls Tuscany and Venetian Motorhomes for Fire Risk
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2011-2017 Tuscany and Venetian motorhomes because an incorrectly routed power steering hose may cause electrical arcing and a fire.
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 explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2011-2017 Thor Tuscany and Venetian motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The recall involves 895 vehicles.
The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly. This routing error can cause the hose to rub against the power stud on the starter motor, potentially leading to electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak. Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) has notified owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or FCCC customer service at 1-800-547-0712. TMC's number for this recall is RC000153.
The recalled product
- Product
- THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN, TUSCANY
- Brand
- THOR MOTOR COACH
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorhome
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 895
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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