NHTSA Recall 16V469000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V469000; Date: Jun. 27, 2016
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany; 2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany; 2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Thor Motor Coach
Affected Units:: 487
Recall Summary:
Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 tuscany motorhomes manufactured February 28, 2013, to August 31, 2015. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
How to Fix:
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers for daimler trucks north America (dtna), manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2016. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or daimler warranty campaign department at 1-800-547-0712 or by email at dtna. Warranty. Campaigns@daimler. Com. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000119.
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 15, 2016
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