Recall 18V507000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Report Date
20180802
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thor Aria motorhomes and 2017-2019 Thor Venetian motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

Safety Consequence

If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000159.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 THOR ARIA
2017 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN
2018 THOR ARIA
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN
2019 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.