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Thor Motor Coach Tuscany Recall 16V834: Water Leak Can Short Electrical System and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 16V834, reported November 17, 2016, 528 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain motorhomes may allow water to leak into the keyless entry module. This moisture can cause an electrical short in the vehicle's electrical system.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and not ignore it.

The repair is free. Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and authorized dealers will seal the area around the keyless entry module at no cost. To learn more, contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020 and reference recall number RC000123. You should 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 16V834Thor Motor Coach
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Tuscany motorhomes, models 40DX, 40KQ, 40RX, 42GX, 42WX, 44MT, 45AT and 45LT, manufactured April 11, 2013, to October 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the keyless entry module and cause an electrical short.
Risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will seal the area around the keyless entry module, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000123.
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 Tuscany201420152016