Thor Aria, Palazzo; Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, Tuscany XTE and 1 more (2017-2019): Exterior lighting
Recall 18V763000 · Oct 30, 2018 · Thor Motor Coach
1,769
vehicles affected
1,769
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V763000
- Date
- Oct 30, 2018
- Maker
- Thor Motor Coach
- Units affected
- 1,769
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Turn signal; Exterior lighting > Brake lights; Electrical system
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation chassis. The Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
What can happen
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler Trucks North America, the manufacturer of the chassis began issuing owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000163.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 13 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thor | Aria | 2017-2019 |
| Thor | Palazzo | 2017-2019 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Tuscany | 2017-2019 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Tuscany Xte | 2017 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Venetian | 2017-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V763000?
5 models: Thor Aria (2017-2019), Thor Palazzo (2017-2019), Thor Motor Coach Tuscany (2017-2019) and 2 more, about 1,769 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V763000?
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler Trucks North America, the manufacturer of the chassis began issuing owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer.
What can happen?
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.