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NHTSA recall 17V284000

Service Brakes · Thor Motor Coach

April 27, 2017report date
4units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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…

The fix: Dtna has notified owners, and freightliner dealers will modify the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V284000.

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