Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #17V284000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V284000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting 2015 tuscany motorhomes built on a freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) xcm, xcr, or xcl motorhome chassis manufactured by daimler trucks north america (dtna) Includes 4 affected units, Trailer Brakes may Stay Activated, component: SERVICE BRAKES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015 tuscany motorhomes built on a freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) xcm, xcr, or xcl motorhome chassis manufactured by daimler trucks north america (dtna)

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain 2015 tuscany motorhomes built on a freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) xcm, xcr, or xcl motorhome chassis manufactured by daimler trucks north america (dtna). in these vehicles with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.

Corrective Action

Dtna has notified owners, and freightliner dealers will modify the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on november 7, 2016. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is fl723ab.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V284000
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
Report Received Date: 2017-04-27T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer brakes may stay activated
Component: Service Brakes
Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL723AB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain 2015 tuscany motorhomes built on a freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) xcm, xcr, or xcl motorhome chassis manufactured by daimler trucks north america (dtna). in these vehicles with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
Consequence Summary: If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. as a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna has notified owners, and freightliner dealers will modify the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on november 7, 2016. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is fl723ab.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 17V284000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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