Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 16V-329 · Thor Motor Coach vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 16V-329 covers 44 Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V329000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany, Tuscany ZTE, and Venetian motorhomes manufactured March 15, 2016, to April 7, 2016. The isolator relay cable for the chassis battery was improperly installed which could cause sudden, unexpected loss of power.
The risk
If the motorhome experiences an unexpected loss of power, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will correctly install the isolator relay cable, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000114.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 15, 2016 to April 7, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.