Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, Venetian (2011-2017): Steering
Recall 18V285000 · May 2, 2018 · Thor Motor Coach
895
vehicles affected
895
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V285000
- Date
- May 2, 2018
- Maker
- Thor Motor Coach
- Units affected
- 895
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Hose, piping, and connections
- Model years
- 2011-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach | Tuscany | 2011-2017 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Venetian | 2011-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V285000?
2 models: Thor Motor Coach Tuscany (2011-2017), Thor Motor Coach Venetian (2011-2017), about 895 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V285000?
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 can happen?
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
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.