NHTSA Recall 16V437000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V437000; Date: Jun. 15, 2016
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany; 2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany; 2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
Component: Electric Brakes
Manufactured by: Thor Motor Coach
Affected Units:: 463
Recall Summary:
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 tuscany motor homes manufactured February 28, 2013, to August 31, 2015 and built on chassis supplied by daimler trucks north America. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
How to Fix:
Tmc will notify owners, and daimler trucks dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2016. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000116.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 21, 2016
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