CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Aria and Venetian motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Risk
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000164.
- 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
Some motorhomes may have had the bolts that hold the air disc brake calipers insufficiently tightened at the factory. Loose caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, which raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Authorized Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts at no charge. Owners will be notified by Thor Motor Coach (TMC), and you can also contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 about recall RC000164. The recall began December 5, 2018.
If you own a 2018 or 2019 Thor Aria or Thor Motor Coach Venetian, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the free inspection and tightening with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Aria | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Venetian | 20182019 |