Thor Motor Coach Venetian recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 27, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

16V468000

Brand / firm

Thor Motor Coach, Thor

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 122 units

Why it was recalled

If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tuscany XTE, Palazzo, and 2016-2017 Venetian motorhomes manufactured September 9, 2015, to January 12, 2016. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.

What to do

TMC will notify owners, and Detroit Axle service centers, subsidiaries of Daimler Trucks, the manufacturer of the chassis, will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach Customer service department at 1-877-500-1020, or Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or e-mail them at DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com to locate a service center. TMC's number for this recall is RC000117.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.