Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #16V469000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V469000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting model year 2014-2016 tuscany motorhomes manufactured february 28, 2013, to august 31, 2015 Includes 487 affected units, Engine Brake may not Activate, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2014-2016 tuscany motorhomes manufactured february 28, 2013, to august 31, 2015

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 tuscany motorhomes manufactured february 28, 2013, to august 31, 2015. the throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners, and dealers for daimler trucks north america (dtna), manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. the recall began on july 15, 2016. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or daimler warranty campaign department at 1-800-547-0712 or by email at dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com. tmc's number for this recall is rc000119.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V469000

Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach

Report Received Date: 2016-06-27T00:00:00

Subject: Engine brake may not activate

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 487

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RC000119

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 tuscany motorhomes manufactured february 28, 2013, to august 31, 2015. the throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.

Consequence Summary: A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Tmc will notify owners, and dealers for daimler trucks north america (dtna), manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. the recall began on july 15, 2016. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or daimler warranty campaign department at 1-800-547-0712 or by email at dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com. tmc's number for this recall is rc000119.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 25.92

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