Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #18V285000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V285000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting 2011-2017 thor tuscany and venetian motorhomes, built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) chassis Includes 895 affected units, Power Steering Fluid Leak May Cause Fire, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2011-2017 thor tuscany and venetian motorhomes, built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) chassis

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2011-2017 thor tuscany and venetian motorhomes, built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) chassis. the power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.

Corrective Action

Fccc has notified owners, and fccc dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. the recall began on may 1, 2018. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or fccc customer service at 1-800-547-0712. tmc's number for this recall is rc000153.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V285000
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
Report Received Date: 2018-05-02T00:00:00
Subject: Power steering fluid leak may cause fire
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 895

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RC000153
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2011-2017 thor tuscany and venetian motorhomes, built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) chassis. the power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Consequence Summary: Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Fccc has notified owners, and fccc dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. the recall began on may 1, 2018. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or fccc customer service at 1-800-547-0712. tmc's number for this recall is rc000153.

Safety Information

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

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SID: row-tqs6.devz-m9im
NHTSA ID: 18V285000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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