Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V468000 Reported June 27, 2016

Front sway bar may detach

Thor Motor Coach · Suspension · 122 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V468000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000117
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
122
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 27, 2016
Completion Rate
42.86

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

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 16V468000 or campaign RC000117.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V468000

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

What is recall 16V468000?

NHTSA recall 16V468000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on June 27, 2016. It addresses: Front sway bar may detach. The recall affects approximately 122 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V468000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000117. 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.