2011 Thor Motor Coach Avanti | 2008 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | 2009 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | 2010 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw — Service brakes, hydraulic
Published June 20, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 19, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V280000, published June 20, 2012 and initiated June 19, 2012. Recalling firm: Thor Motor Coach; 2011 Thor Motor Coach Avanti | 2008 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | 2009 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | 2010 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw — Service brakes, hydraulic.
What's the hazard
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMCRV) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 OUTLAW AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AVANTI RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. HYDRAULIC BRAKE EQUIPPED MOTORHOME CHASSIS EXPOSED TO LONG PERIODS OF TIME OF NON-DRIVING MAY EXPERIENCE DIAMETRICAL BRAKE CALIPER PISTON GROWTH AND REDUCED PISTON TO BORE CLEARANCE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO BRAKE DRAG AND OVERHEATING RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
What to do
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BY DTNA ON AUGUST 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR MOTOR COACH AT 1-877-500-1020.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOR MOTOR COACH
- Model
- AVANTI
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Lot
- 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH AVANTI | 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW | 2009 THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW | 2010 THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Thor Motor Coach Avanti | 2008 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | 2009 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | 2010 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw — Service brakes, hydraulic recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V280000 on June 20, 2012. Reported hazard: THOR MOTOR COACH (TMCRV) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 OUTLAW AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AVANTI RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. HYDRAULIC BRAKE EQUIPPED MOTORHOME CHASSIS EXPOSED TO LONG PERIODS OF TIME OF NON-DRIVING MAY EXPERIENCE DIAMETRICAL BRAKE CALIPER PISTON GROWTH AND REDUCED PISTON TO BORE CLEARANCE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO BRAKE DRAG AND OVERHEATING RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
What should I do if I have this product?
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BY DTNA ON AUGUST 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR MOTOR COACH AT 1-877-500-1020.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOR MOTOR COACH. Model: AVANTI.