The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V763000·Announced 2018-10-30

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2017-2019 Models for Lighting Defect

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 1,769 motorhomes because a damaged power distribution module may cause rear lights or turn signals to fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 defect that can cause nonfunctioning lights, which the source states can increase the risk of a crash. This fits the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation chassis. The recall affects 1,769 vehicles.

The Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, which can result in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning. Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler Trucks North America, the manufacturer of the chassis, began issuing owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH, THOR TUSCANY, ARIA, PALAZZO, VENETIAN
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
1,769

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 (5)

  • TUSCANY
  • ARIA
  • PALAZZO
  • VENETIAN
  • TUSCANY XTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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