Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #16V468000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V468000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting model year 2016 tuscany xte, palazzo, and 2016-2017 venetian motorhomes manufactured september 9, 2015, to january 12, 2016 Includes 122 affected units, Front Sway Bar May Detach, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 tuscany xte, palazzo, and 2016-2017 venetian motorhomes manufactured september 9, 2015, to january 12, 2016

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V468000
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
Report Received Date: 2016-06-27T00:00:00
Subject: Front sway bar may detach
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 122

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RC000117
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 42.86

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NHTSA ID: 16V468000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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