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Thor Motor Coach Tuscany Recall 16V329: Battery Cable May Cut Power Suddenly, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 16V329, reported May 20, 2016, 44 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, Tuscany ZTE, and Venetian motorhomes built between March 15, 2016, and April 7, 2016, may have an isolator relay cable for the chassis battery that was installed incorrectly. This can cause a sudden, unexpected loss of power while the vehicle is in use.

If the motorhome loses power unexpectedly, the risk of a crash increases. Owners of affected vehicles should take this seriously and act promptly.

The repair is free. Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will correctly install the isolator relay cable at no charge. Owners can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020, referencing recall number RC000114. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V329Thor Motor Coach
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany, Tuscany ZTE, and Venetian motorhomes manufactured March 15, 2016, to April 7, 2016. The isolator relay cable for the chassis battery was improperly installed which could cause sudden, unexpected loss of power.
Risk
If the motorhome experiences an unexpected loss of power, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will correctly install the isolator relay cable, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000114.
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.

Affected vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Tuscany2017
Thor Motor Coach Tuscany ZTE2017
Thor Motor Coach Venetian2017