CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (3 reports).
2018 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany recalls
Tire valve can be damaged, causing loss of tire pressure and crash risk
The tire valve stem extension on the inner wheel may contact the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Rear lights may fail, raising crash risk
The rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) in certain motorhomes may have been damaged during manufacturing.
Rear reflectors may be misplaced, reducing visibility
The rear reflectors inside the taillight lenses on these motorhomes may be mounted too high.
Rear marker, brake, and turn lights may fail
Certain motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis may have a Power Distribution Module that was damaged during manufacturing.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in these recreational vehicles may become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected, or may require excessive force to operate.
Wrong Water Capacity on Load Label Can Overload RV
The cargo carrying capacity label on these motorhomes may list an incorrect water capacity for the water heater and fresh water tank.
Most common 2018 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
On Sunday afternoon 20 June while traveling westbound on I-10 about 50 miles east of Ft. Stockton, TX, the passenger side rear slideout extended on its own. This slideout is about 2 feet deep so the width of my motor home suddenly changed from 8.5 feet wide to 10.5 feet wide. Fortunately there was little traffic on I-10 at this time. I was able to pull to the shoulder and used wood blocks in an effort to keep the slideout from extending. These blocks held until reaching Ft. Stockton where we were able to get off I-10 and into the first campground we came to. By this time the slideout had extended on its own again. I was able to get a truck mechanic to use cargo straps to strap this sli
Right tag axle hub cap broke lose from the bracket securing the hub cap to the hub and departed the motorhome chassis. Incident occurred while traveling east on I-10 in Texas somewhere between San Antonio and Weimer. The hub cap bracket separated at the feet of the bracket. The feet of the bracket where still attached to the hub. Picture attached. The feet are available for further inspection. There were no warnings/symptoms when the incident occurred. Exactly when the event occurred is unknown. The hub cap assembly weighs approximately one pound. It could have struck a trailing vehicle causing significant damage, and a very real safety concern. I (driver/owner of the vehicle) wa
FLOORS IN THE UNDERSIDE PASS-THROUGH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND COMPARTMENTS HOLDING THE WATER TANKS IS COMPOSED OF A VERY THIN LAYER OF PLYWOOD SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO LAYERS OF VERY THIN ALUMINUM. THIS MATERIAL IS NOT WATERPROOF AND HAS DELAMINATED, CAUSING THE FLOORING TO LOSE ITS RIGIDITY. THIS AREA IS NORMALLY USED TO STORE ITEMS LIKE GRILLS, CHAIRS, CARPETS AND OTHER NECESSARY ITEMS WHILE TRAVELING. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY FLOORING UNDER THE WATER TANKS. AS THE FLOORING WEAKENS AND FAILS, THESE ITEMS COULD POSSIBLY FALL THROUGH ONTO THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR THE COACH AND OTHER VEHICLES TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN TALKING WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER, HE STATED THAT HE DIS
THE FLOORING IN THE UNDERSIDE PASS-THROUGH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IS COMPOSED OF A VERY THIN LAYER OF PLYWOOD SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO LAYERS OF A VERY THIN ALUMINUM. THIS MATERIAL IS NOT WATERPROOF AND HAS SEPARATED CAUSING THE FLOORING TO LOOSE IT'S RIGIDITY. THIS AREA IS NORMALLY USED TO STORE ITEMS LIKE GRILLS, CARPETS TENTS AND OTHER NECESSITIES WHILE TRAVELING. THESE ITEMS HAS THE FLOOR WEAKENS COULD POSSIBLY FALL THROUGH ON TO THE HIGHWAY CAUSING HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR THE COACH AND OTHER VEHICLES TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED IN MY COACH A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASED BEFORE ANY THING LIKE HAS OCCURRED. FROM THE INFORMATION I AM HEARING FROM OTHER OWNERS THIS IS
IN THE THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY 38SQ THE BATTERIES ARE STORED IN A BOX THAT IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE FROM WITHIN THE MOTORHOME. IT IS IN THE SLEEPING AREA. GASES FROM THE BATTERIES THAT ARE NOT SEALED CAN ESCAPE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE SLEEPING AREA AND ARE A SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE OCCUPANTS.
2018 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany questions
Does the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany: Tire valve can be damaged, causing loss of tire pressure and crash risk; Rear lights may fail, raising crash risk; Rear reflectors may be misplaced, reducing visibility; Rear marker, brake, and turn lights may fail; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (3), Electrical System (1), Wheels (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany has been fixed?
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