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Thor Palazzo Recall 19V200: Loose Steering Bolts Can Separate Tie Rod from Wheel

NHTSA campaign 19V200, reported March 14, 2019, 12 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America chassis with Detroit Axle axles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts. Over time, these loose fasteners can allow the tie rod arm to separate from the front wheels, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

If you own an affected motorhome, a dealer will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts to confirm they are properly tightened, and will install new fasteners where needed. The repair is free of charge. Contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 to find a Qualified Service Center, or contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 (recall number RC000166). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V200Thor Motor Coach
Component
STEERING; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Aria, and 2019 Palazzo motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Risk
Loose steering and tie rod arm bolts can cause separation of the tie rod arm from the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC has notified owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 to locate a Qualified Service Center or may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000166.
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 Aria20182019
Thor Palazzo2019