Recall 18V285000: Thor Motor Coach
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 18V285000 was filed by Thor Motor Coach and received on May 2, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 895.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on May 1, 2018.
- Production dates listed: January 21, 2010 to December 22, 2015.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Thor Tuscany and Venetian motorhomes, built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Consequence (official text)
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy (official text)
FCCC has notified owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or FCCC customer service at 1-800-547-0712. TMC's number for this recall is RC000153.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: RC000153.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR COACH | TUSCANY | 2011 to 2017 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | VENETIAN | 2011 to 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany listed in the notice
- 2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany listed in the notice
- 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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