Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #17V283000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V283000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting 2016-2017 venetian and tuscany motorhomes equipped with cummins isl engines Includes 186 affected units, Power Steering Fluid Leak or Electrical Arcing, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2017 venetian and tuscany motorhomes equipped with cummins isl engines
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.