Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, Venetian (2016-2017): Steering
Recall 17V283000 · Apr 27, 2017 · Thor Motor Coach
186
vehicles affected
186
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V283000
- Date
- Apr 27, 2017
- Maker
- Thor Motor Coach
- Units affected
- 186
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Hose, piping, and connections
- Model years
- 2016-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
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.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach | Tuscany | 2016-2017 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Venetian | 2016-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V283000?
2 models: Thor Motor Coach Tuscany (2016-2017), Thor Motor Coach Venetian (2016-2017), about 186 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V283000?
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.
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.