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NHTSA recall 17V283000

Steering · Thor Motor Coach

April 27, 2017report date
186units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with cummins isl engines. These vehicles, built on a freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that 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.

Why it matters: Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix: Daimler trucks (dtna), the manufacturer of the freightliner chassis has notified the motorhome owners, and dtna dealers will reroute the high pressure power steering hose to provide adequate clearance from the starter stud, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2016.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, 2016 Thor Motor Coach Venetian, 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V283000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.