NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V285000

2016 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2015 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Venetian — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Published May 4, 2018 · Recall initiated: May 2, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V285000, published May 4, 2018 and initiated May 2, 2018. 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 | 2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2015 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Venetian — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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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 | 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY | 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY | 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN | 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN | 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN | 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY | 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY | 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY | 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN
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 | 2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2014 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2015 Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 2011 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2012 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2013 Thor Motor Coach Venetian — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V285000 on May 4, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)