Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #12V574000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V574000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting model year 2011 through 2013 tuscany, astoria, ultrasport, montecito, and palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured from may 17, 2010, through october 30, 2012, built on freightliner brand xb and xc custom chassis Includes 727 affected units, Brake Lights & Cruise Control Issues, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011 through 2013 tuscany, astoria, ultrasport, montecito, and palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured from may 17, 2010, through october 30, 2012, built on freightliner brand xb and xc custom chassis

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 tuscany, astoria, ultrasport, montecito, and palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured from may 17, 2010, through october 30, 2012, built on freightliner brand xb and xc custom chassis. the vehicles are equipped with diode jumpers that may come loose in their connectors resulting in an open circuit. two circuits are affected: the one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks (dtna) will notify owners on behalf of thor, and freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. the recall is expected to begin january 28, 2013. owners should contact dtna warranty campaigns department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. Pacific time monday through friday, e-mail address dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com, or the customer assistance center at (800) ftl-help after normal business hours.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V574000
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
Report Received Date: 2012-12-11T00:00:00
Subject: Brake lights & cruise control issues
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 727

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 tuscany, astoria, ultrasport, montecito, and palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured from may 17, 2010, through october 30, 2012, built on freightliner brand xb and xc custom chassis. the vehicles are equipped with diode jumpers that may come loose in their connectors resulting in an open circuit. two circuits are affected: the one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Daimler trucks (dtna) will notify owners on behalf of thor, and freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. the recall is expected to begin january 28, 2013. owners should contact dtna warranty campaigns department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. Pacific time monday through friday, e-mail address dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com, or the customer assistance center at (800) ftl-help after normal business hours.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 12V574000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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