CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks chassis have a heavier, adjustable foot pedal that may fail to turn off the brake activation signal to a towed device when the motorhome's service brakes are released. As a result, the towed vehicle's brakes can remain partly engaged, depending on how that trailer's brakes are set up.
Dragging brakes can overheat and may lead to a fire. Following drivers may also be confused by the motorhome's braking behavior, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies at no charge. Owners can call Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall RC000116. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 201420152016 |
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