Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #12V280000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V280000 by Thor Motor Coach. Includes 90 affected units, HYDRAULIC BRAKE CALIPER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V280000
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
Report Received Date: 2012-06-19T00:00:00
Subject: Hydraulic brake caliper
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 90

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-femt~bfsh~jbwv
NHTSA ID: 12V280000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1741512641
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