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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V519000

2011 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Astoria | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Avanti | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Avanti | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Astoria — Engine and engine cooling

Published October 27, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 19, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V519000, published October 27, 2011 and initiated October 19, 2011. Recalling firm: Thor Motor Coach; 2011 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Astoria | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Avanti | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Avanti | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Astoria — Engine and engine cooling.

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What's the hazard

THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 TUSCANY, ASTORIA, AND AVANTI RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 21, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISX OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.

What to do

TMC IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000.

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Recall details

Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Model
TUSCANY
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Lot
2011 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY | 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH ASTORIA | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH AVANTI | 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH AVANTI | 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH ASTORIA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Astoria | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Avanti | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Avanti | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Astoria — Engine and engine cooling recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V519000 on October 27, 2011. Reported hazard: THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 TUSCANY, ASTORIA, AND AVANTI RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 21, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISX OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.

What should I do if I have this product?

TMC IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOR MOTOR COACH. Model: TUSCANY.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)