NHTSA Recall 17V284000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V284000; Date: Apr. 27, 2017
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:
2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Thor Motor Coach
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain 2015 tuscany motorhomes built on a freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) xcm, xcr, or xcl motorhome chassis manufactured by daimler trucks north America (dtna). In these vehicles with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
How to Fix:
Dtna has notified owners, and freightliner dealers will modify the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 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 fl723ab.
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: Nov 1, 2016
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