The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V799000·Announced 2019-11-07

Thor Motor Coach Recalls Tuscany and Venetian Motorhomes for Visibility Defect

Thor Motor Coach is recalling specific Tuscany and Venetian motorhomes because rear reflectors may be positioned too high, reducing vehicle visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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 addresses a structural vehicle defect (non-compliant reflectors) that increases the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2013-2018 Tuscany, 2014-2017 Tuscany XTE, and 2016-2019 Venetian motorhomes. The recall involves specific model numbers for each series, including the Tuscany 38SQ, 40DX, 40KQ, 40RX, 42GX, 42HQ, 42WX, 44MT, 45AT, and 45LT; the Tuscany XTE 34ST, 36MQ, 40AX, 40BX, 40EX, and 40GQ; and the Venetian A40, B42, F42, G36, J40, L40, M37, R40, S40, and T42.

The defect involves rear reflectors within the taillight lens that may be positioned too high. This placement reduces the vehicle's visibility to other road users and causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. The incorrectly positioned reflectors may make the motorhome less visible on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install adhesive reflectors free of charge to correct the issue. The recall began on January 2, 2020. Owners can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 for more information. The company's number for this recall is RC000180. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY, TUSCANY XTE, VENETIAN
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
1,785

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 (3)

  • TUSCANY
  • TUSCANY XTE
  • VENETIAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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