Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V248000 Reported April 21, 2011

Hydraulic brake switches/dtna

Q: What is recall 11V248000?

NHTSA recall 11V248000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on April 21, 2011. It addresses: Hydraulic brake switches/dtna. The recall affects approximately 68 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Thor Motor Coach · Exterior Lighting · 68 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V248000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thor Motor Coach

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 21, 2011

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 outlaw and model year 2011 avanti motor homes manufactured from august 2007, through november 2010. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.

Safety Consequence

The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners and repairs will be performed by damiler trucks (dtna) dealerships free of charge. (see dtna's recall campaign 10v-178.) notification to owners by dtna is expected to begin during may 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference recall ID 11V248000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V248000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V248000?

NHTSA recall 11V248000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on April 21, 2011. It addresses: Hydraulic brake switches/dtna. The recall affects approximately 68 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V248000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.