The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V285000·Announced 2018-05-02

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

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 (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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