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Thor Motor Coach Aria Recall 20V167: Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking

NHTSA campaign 20V167, reported March 20, 2020, 85 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2019-2020 Thor Motor Coach Aria and Venetian motorhomes built on DTNA chassis may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough. Loose caliper bolts can reduce brake effectiveness.

Reduced braking increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected motorhome, take it seriously and arrange the repair promptly.

The repair is free. DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicle at no charge. You can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867, and you can check your VIN for 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 20V167Thor Motor Coach
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Aria 3401, 3601, 3901, 3902, and Venetian G36, J40, L40, M37, R40, and S40 motorhomes built on DTNA chassis. 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
DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.
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 Aria20192020
Thor Motor Coach Venetian20192020