Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V285000 Reported May 2, 2018

Power steering fluid leak may cause fire

Thor Motor Coach · Steering · 895 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V285000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000153
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
895
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 2, 2018

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2011-2017 thor tuscany and venetian motorhomes, built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) chassis. the power steering hose on the affected vehicles 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.

Safety Consequence

Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Fccc has notified owners, and fccc dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. the recall began on may 1, 2018. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or fccc customer service at 1-800-547-0712. tmc's number for this recall is rc000153.

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 18V285000 or campaign RC000153.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V285000

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

What is recall 18V285000?

NHTSA recall 18V285000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on May 2, 2018. It addresses: Power steering fluid leak may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 895 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V285000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000153. 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.