NHTSA Campaign 17V284000
SERVICE BRAKES
Issued by Thor Motor Coach · Reported Apr 27, 2017 · 4 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2015 Tuscany motorhomes built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCM, XCR, or XCL motorhome chassis manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). In these vehicles with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
Consequence
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA has notified owners, and Freightliner dealers will modify the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is FL723AB.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR COACH | TUSCANY | 2015 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V284000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.