Disc: caliperRecall 18V-780 · Thor and Thor Motor Coach vehicles

Thor Motor Coach recall 18V-780 covers 134 Thor and Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2018.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1342 models

ReportedNov 5, 2018Owners notified Dec 5, 2018

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 18V780000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Aria and Venetian motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

The risk

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

TMC will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000164.

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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Thor Aria2018, 2019

Thor Motor Coach Venetian2018, 2019

Built from January 15, 2018 to September 10, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.