The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V780000·Announced 2018-11-05

Thor Aria and Venetian Motorhomes Recalled for Brake Caliper Bolts

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018-2019 Aria and Venetian motorhomes because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, increasing crash 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 in the braking system that reduces brake effectiveness and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Aria and Venetian motorhomes. The recall involves 134 vehicles where the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 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 VENETIAN, ARIA
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
134

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
  • ARIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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