CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thor Aria motorhomes and 2017-2019 Thor Venetian motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
- Risk
- If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000159.
- 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
Brake caliper mounting bolts on these motorhomes may not have been tightened to specification. Over time, the bolts can loosen, which may reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification. The repair is free of charge. You can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867, referencing recall number RC000159. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Aria | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 201720182019 |