Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #16V406000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V406000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting model year 2015-2016 tuscany motor homes manufactured july 28, 2014, to july 27, 2015 Includes 207 affected units, Possible Steering Loss Due to Wrong Spacer, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2016 tuscany motor homes manufactured july 28, 2014, to july 27, 2015
Defect Summary
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 tuscany motor homes manufactured july 28, 2014, to july 27, 2015. the affected vehicles are built on a freightliner custom chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Corrective Action
Tmc will notify owners, and freightliner custom chassis dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2016. note: owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. owners may contact freightliner custom chassis customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000115.