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Thor Motor Coach Palazzo Recall 20V559: Tire valve can be damaged, causing loss of tire pressure and crash risk

NHTSA campaign 20V559, reported September 15, 2020, 1,631 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The tire valve stem extension on the inner wheel may contact the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged. Severe damage can cause the inner tire to lose air pressure, which raises the risk of a crash.

An authorized dealer will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers and adjust them as needed, or replace the inner valve stem if necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owners will also be notified by the manufacturer, Thor Motor Coach, and can call Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-800-524-5210 extension 104 or Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether this one applies to you.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V559Thor Motor Coach
Component
TIRES:VALVE
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Aria, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Venetian motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may contact the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Risk
Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, and adjust as needed and/or replace the inner valve stem, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-800-524-5210 extension 104 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. TMC's number for this recall is RC000204. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.
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 Aria2018201920202021
Thor Motor Coach Palazzo201820192021
Thor Motor Coach Redundant Palazzo2020
Thor Motor Coach Tuscany2018201920202021
Thor Motor Coach Venetian2018201920202021