Defect Description For Recall
Thor Motor Coach (TMCrv) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2010 Outlaw And Model Year 2011 Avanti Recreational Vehicles Manufactured From January 24, 2008, Through September 28, 2010, Equipped With Bosch Hydraulic Disc Brakes. Hydraulic Brake Equipped Motorhome Chassis Exposed To Long Periods Of Time Of Non-Driving May Experience Diametrical Brake Caliper Piston Growth And Reduced Piston To Bore Clearance Potentially Leading To Brake Drag And Overheating Resulting In Reduced Brake Performance.
Make Of Vehicle
THOR MOTOR COACH
Model Of Vehicle
AVANTI
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V280000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
Reduced Brake Performance Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair The Vehicles, Free Of Charge. An Interim Letter Was Mailed To Owners By Dtna On August 6, 2012. Owners May Contact Thor Motor Coach At 1-877-500-1020.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Start Of Manufacture
20080124
End Of Manufacture
20100928
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
90
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Date Report Received
20120619