2016 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Published April 28, 2017 · Recall initiated: April 27, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V283000, published April 28, 2017 and initiated April 27, 2017. Recalling firm: Thor Motor Coach; 2016 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.
What's the hazard
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Venetian and Tuscany motorhomes equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that 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.
What to do
Daimler Trucks (DTNA), the manufacturer of the Freightliner chassis has notified the motorhome owners, and DTNA dealers will reroute the high pressure power steering hose to provide adequate clearance from the starter stud, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 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 FL727A.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOR MOTOR COACH
- Model
- VENETIAN
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Lot
- 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN | 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN | 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY | 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V283000 on April 28, 2017. Reported hazard: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Venetian and Tuscany motorhomes equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Daimler Trucks (DTNA), the manufacturer of the Freightliner chassis has notified the motorhome owners, and DTNA dealers will reroute the high pressure power steering hose to provide adequate clearance from the starter stud, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 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 FL727A.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOR MOTOR COACH. Model: VENETIAN.