THOR ARIA 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V763000

Make Model Year
THOR ARIA 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-30 2018-10-30 2018-11-01

Production Dates: 2016-06-03 - 2018-10-30

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000163

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1769

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation chassis. The Power Distribution Module "PDM" may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Consequence

Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler Trucks North America, the manufacturer of the chassis began issuing owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000163.

Notes

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.