Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V280000 Reported June 19, 2012

Hydraulic brake caliper

Thor Motor Coach · N/A · 90 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V280000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
90
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 19, 2012

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference recall ID 12V280000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V280000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V280000?

NHTSA recall 12V280000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on June 19, 2012. It addresses: Hydraulic brake caliper. The recall affects approximately 90 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V280000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.