THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN 2017

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 20V418000 SAFETY RECALL
2.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 20, 2020
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Aria, Venetian and Tuscany, 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Palazzo motorhomes vehicles that received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18V-763. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Potential Risk:
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
TMC will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 6, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000196.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000196
Notice Date: Oct 6, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 20, 2020
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 19V799000 SAFETY RECALL
1.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Tuscany XTE (models 34ST, 36MQ, 40AX, 40BX, 40EX and 40GQ), 2013-2018 Tuscany (models 38SQ, 40DX, 40KQ, 40RX, 42GX, 42HQ, 42WX, 44MT 45AT and 45LT) and 2016-2020 Venetian (models A40, B42, F42, G36, J40, L40, M37, R40, S40, and T42) motorhomes. The rear reflectors within the taillight lens may be too high, reducing the vehicle's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Potential Risk:
The incorrectly positioned reflectors may make the motorhome less visible to others on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install adhesive reflectors, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000180.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000180
Notice Date: Jan 2, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 18V763000 SAFETY RECALL
1.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2018
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation chassis. The Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Potential Risk:
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler Trucks North America, the manufacturer of the chassis began issuing owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000163.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000163
Notice Date: Oct 30, 2018
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2018
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 18V507000 SAFETY RECALL
175 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2018
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thor Aria motorhomes and 2017-2019 Thor Venetian motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

Potential Risk:
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
TMC will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000159.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000159
Notice Date: Sep 4, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2018
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 18V285000 SAFETY RECALL
895 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 2, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000153
Notice Date: May 1, 2018
Recall Date: May 2, 2018
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 17V758000 SAFETY RECALL
110.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2017
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Potential Risk:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Notice Date: Jan 15, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2017
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 17V634000 SAFETY RECALL
507 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 9, 2017
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tires and Rims for Motor vehicles over 10,000lbs."

Potential Risk:
If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000147
Notice Date: Nov 15, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 9, 2017
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 17V283000 SAFETY RECALL
186 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2017
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: FL727A
Notice Date: Dec 1, 2016
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2017
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 16V468000 SAFETY RECALL
122 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2016
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000117
Notice Date: Jul 22, 2016
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2016
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 16V329000 SAFETY RECALL
44 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 20, 2016
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany, Tuscany ZTE, and Venetian motorhomes manufactured March 15, 2016, to April 7, 2016. The isolator relay cable for the chassis battery was improperly installed which could cause sudden, unexpected loss of power.

Potential Risk:
If the motorhome experiences an unexpected loss of power, it can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will correctly install the isolator relay cable, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000114.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000114
Notice Date: Jun 28, 2016
Recall Date: May 20, 2016

Consumer Complaints

2 Complaints
Thor Motor Coach
Campaign: 11594091 Other
Jun 13, 2024
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian RV built on a 2017 Freightliner Chassis. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the bathroom vent window was suddenly ejected from the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the adhesive securing the vent window to the RV had failed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 25,400.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian RV built on a 2017 Freightliner Chassis. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the bathroom vent window was suddenly ejected from the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the adhesive securing the vent window to the RV had failed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 25,400.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian RV built on a 2017 Freightliner Chassis. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the bathroom vent window was suddenly ejected from the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the adhesive securing the vent window to the RV had failed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 25,400.

Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: 11594091
Notice Date: Jun 13, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2024
Thor Motor Coach
Campaign: 11594091 Other
Jun 13, 2024
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian RV built on a 2017 Freightliner Chassis. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the bathroom vent window was suddenly ejected from the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the adhesive securing the vent window to the RV had failed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 25,400.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian RV built on a 2017 Freightliner Chassis. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the bathroom vent window was suddenly ejected from the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the adhesive securing the vent window to the RV had failed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 25,400.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian RV built on a 2017 Freightliner Chassis. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the bathroom vent window was suddenly ejected from the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the adhesive securing the vent window to the RV had failed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 25,400.

Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: 11594091
Notice Date: Jun 13, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2024

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