CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tuscany XTE, Palazzo, and 2016-2017 Venetian motorhomes manufactured September 9, 2015, to January 12, 2016. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
- Risk
- If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and Detroit Axle service centers, subsidiaries of Daimler Trucks, the manufacturer of the chassis, will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach Customer service department at 1-877-500-1020, or Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or e-mail them at [email protected] to locate a service center. TMC's number for this recall is RC000117.
- 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 between September 9, 2015 and January 12, 2016 may have front sway bar mounting brackets that do not fit properly on the axle. Over time, the mounting bolts can bend or loosen, and the sway bar may detach from the axle. This affects vehicle handling and raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected motorhome, the manufacturer will notify you directly. Detroit Axle service centers, part of Daimler Trucks, will modify the sway bar mounting at no cost to you. Contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 or [email protected], to find a service center. Reference recall number RC000117.
You can also check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls to confirm whether your motorhome is covered.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Palazzo | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2016 |
| Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 20162017 |