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
2015
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