CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
This recall affects certain motorhomes with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal. The brake activation signal sent to some towed devices may not turn off when the motorhome's service brakes are released. As a result, the towed device's brakes can stay engaged or drag, depending on how they are configured.
Dragging brakes can overheat and possibly cause a fire. Following drivers may also be confused by the motorhome's braking behavior, which raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Freightliner dealers will modify the affected pedal assemblies at no charge. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, referencing recall FL723AB. 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 | 2015 |
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