Thor Motor Coach Venetian recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 27, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Thor Motor Coach recalls 2016–2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian, Tuscany

Recall number

17V283000

Brand / firm

Thor Motor Coach

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 186 units

Why it was recalled

Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.