The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V200000·Announced 2019-03-14

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2018-2019 Aria and Palazzo Motorhomes

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018-2019 Aria and 2019 Palazzo motorhomes because loose steering and tie rod arm bolts may separate, increasing crash risk.

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 (loose steering/tie rod bolts) that can cause separation of the tie rod arm from the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Aria and 2019 Palazzo motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.

Loose steering and tie rod arm bolts can cause separation of the tie rod arm from the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 15, 2019.

TMC has notified owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 to locate a Qualified Service Center or may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000166.

The recalled product

Product
THOR PALAZZO, ARIA
Brand
THOR
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
12

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)

  • PALAZZO
  • ARIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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