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Thor Motor Coach Palazzo Recall 20V418: Rear lights may fail, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 20V418, reported July 20, 2020, 2,417 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) in certain motorhomes may have been damaged during manufacturing. If it is damaged, the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals may not work. Non-functioning exterior lights can increase the risk of a crash, because other drivers may not see your vehicle slowing, turning, or stopped.

The repair is free. Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the PDM at no charge. Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and owner letters were mailed October 6, 2021. You can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867, referencing recall number RC000196.

Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your motorhome is affected, and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the replacement.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V418Thor Motor Coach
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Aria, Venetian and Tuscany, 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Palazzo motorhomes vehicles that received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18V-763. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 6, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000196.
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 Aria2017201820192020
Thor Motor Coach Palazzo201720182019
Thor Motor Coach Tuscany2017201820192020
Thor Motor Coach Tuscany XTE2017
Thor Motor Coach Venetian2017201820192020