Recall 18V763000: 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 18V763000 was filed by Thor Motor Coach and received on October 30, 2018.
  • Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
  • Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 1,769.
  • The manufacturer reports notifying owners on October 30, 2018.
  • Production dates listed: June 3, 2016 to October 30, 2018.
  • First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.

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Defect summary (official text)

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 (official text)

Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy (official text)

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 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: RC000163.

Vehicles listed in the notice

Makes, models and model years in campaign 18V763000
MakeModelModel years
THORARIA2017 to 2019
THORPALAZZO2017 to 2019
THOR MOTOR COACHTUSCANY2017 to 2019
THOR MOTOR COACHTUSCANY XTE2017
THOR MOTOR COACHVENETIAN2017 to 2019

RV model years on this site linked to this campaign

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