NHTSA safety recall

Recall 18V763000 · manufacturer campaign RC000163

Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal — Thor, Thor Motor Coach · reported 30 Oct 2018 · 1,769 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation chassis. The Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

The risk

Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler Trucks North America, the manufacturer of the chassis began issuing owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000163.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA campaign
18V763000
Manufacturer campaign
RC000163
Filed by
Thor Motor Coach
Report received
30 Oct 2018
Owners notified
30 Oct 2018
Potentially affected
1,769

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2017 Thor Aria 2018 Thor Aria 2019 Thor Aria 2017 Thor Palazzo 2018 Thor Palazzo 2019 Thor Palazzo 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany 2018 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany 2019 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany Xte 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian 2018 Thor Motor Coach Venetian 2019 Thor Motor Coach Venetian

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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