Thor Motor Coach Venetian (2014) – 18V285000

Defect Description For Recall

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) Is Recalling Certain 2011-2017 Thor Tuscany And Venetian Motorhomes, Built On Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) Chassis. The Power Steering Hose On The Affected Vehicles May Be Routed Incorrectly, And, As A Result, The Hose May Rub Against The Power StUD On The Starter Motor, Possibly Causing Electrical Arcing And A Power Steering Fluid Leak.

Make Of Vehicle

THOR MOTOR COACH

Model Of Vehicle

VENETIAN

Year

2014

Recall Campaign Number

18V285000

Component Description

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConneCTIons

Effect Of Defect

Electrical Arcing In The Presence Of Leaking Power Steering Fluid Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

FCCC Has Notified Owners, And FCCC Dealers Will Reroute The Power Steering Hose To Provide Proper Clearance, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 1, 2018. Owners May Contact TMC Customer Service At 1-877-855-2867 Or FCCC Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712. TMC’S Number For This Recall Is Rc000153.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Thor Motor Coach

Start Of Manufacture

20100121

End Of Manufacture

20151222

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

895

Date Owners Notified

20180501

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Thor Motor Coach

Date Report Received

20180502

Make Campaign Number

RC000153

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard