Electrical systemRecall 20V-418 · Thor Motor Coach vehicles

Thor Motor Coach recall 20V-418 covers 2,417 Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2020.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,4175 models
ReportedJul 20, 2020Owners notified Oct 6, 2021
Complaints since4Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 20V418000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The 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.

The risk

Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

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.

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.