Defect Description For Recall
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) Is Recalling Certain 2016-2017 Venetian And Tuscany Motorhomes Equipped With Cummins Isl Engines. These Vehicles, Built On A Freightliner Chassis, Have A Power Steering Hose That 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
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V283000
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
Daimler Trucks (Dtna), The Manufacturer Of The Freightliner Chassis Has Notified The Motorhome Owners, And Dtna Dealers Will Reroute The High Pressure Power Steering Hose To Provide Adequate Clearance From The Starter Stud, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 27, 2016. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712 Or Thor Customer Service At 1-877-500-1020. Thor’S Number For This Recall Is Fl727A.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Start Of Manufacture
20160303
End Of Manufacture
20161107
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
186
Date Owners Notified
20161201
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Date Report Received
20170427
Make Campaign Number
FL727A