Do Not Drive NHTSA · 16V406000 Reported June 7, 2016

Possible steering loss due to wrong spacer

Thor Motor Coach · N/A · 207 vehicles potentially affected

⚠ Do Not Drive Warning: NHTSA advises that affected vehicles should not be operated until repaired. Contact your dealer immediately.
NHTSA ID
16V406000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000115
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
207
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 7, 2016
Completion Rate
77.72

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 tuscany motor homes manufactured july 28, 2014, to july 27, 2015. the affected vehicles are built on a freightliner custom chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.

Safety Consequence

The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners, and freightliner custom chassis dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2016. note: owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. owners may contact freightliner custom chassis customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000115.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference recall ID 16V406000 or campaign RC000115.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
  4. Do not drive your vehicle until the repair is completed. Ask about loaner cars or free towing.
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FAQ: Recall 16V406000

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

What is recall 16V406000?

NHTSA recall 16V406000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on June 7, 2016. It addresses: Possible steering loss due to wrong spacer. The recall affects approximately 207 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V406000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000115. 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.

What does "Do Not Drive" mean for this recall?

NHTSA has flagged this recall as Do Not Drive, meaning the defect poses an immediate safety risk and affected vehicles should not be operated until they are repaired. Owners should contact their dealer immediately and may be eligible for free towing or a loaner vehicle while awaiting parts.

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.