NHTSA Recall 17V283000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V283000; Date: Apr. 27, 2017
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany; 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany; 2016 Thor Motor Coach Venetian; 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Thor Motor Coach
Affected Units:: 186
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Dec 1, 2016
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