Thor Motor Coach Tuscany Xte problems & recalls

Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2017-2020 aria, venetian and tuscany, 2017 tuscany xte and 2017-2019 palazzo motorhomes vehicles that received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18v-763. the rear mounted power distribution module (pdm) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Risk: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tmc will notify owners, and daimler trucks dealers will replace the pdm, free of charge. owner letters were mailed october 6, 2021. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000196.

Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2014-2017 tuscany xte (models 34st, 36mq, 40ax, 40bx, 40ex and 40gq), 2013-2018 tuscany (models 38sq, 40dx, 40kq, 40rx, 42gx, 42hq, 42wx, 44mt 45at and 45lt) and 2016-2020 venetian (models a40, b42, f42, g36, j40, l40, m37, r40, s40, and t42) motorhomes. the rear reflectors within the taillight lens may be too high, reducing the vehicle's visibility. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: The incorrectly positioned reflectors may make the motorhome less visible to others on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install adhesive reflectors, free of charge. the recall began january 2, 2020. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000180.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. see a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v758-5764.pdf. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rm

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.

Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2014-2016 ace, challenger, daybreak, hurricane, miramar, outlaw, windsport, palazzo, tuscany, and tuscany xte motorhomes. the windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.

Risk: If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify it is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the system as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on september 27, 2017. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000146. note: although some of the vehicles included in this recall have previously been remedie

Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2014-2015 tuscany, tuscany xte and palazzo motorhomes. the windshield wiper systems on these vehicles may have been improperly installed or secured, causing the wipers to fail during operation.

Risk: If the windshield wipers fail, the driver would have decreased visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system, tightening the wiper nuts to the proper specifications, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2017. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. tmc's number for this recall is rc000128.

Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 tuscany xte motorhomes manufactured march 28, 2013, to february 27, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the dinette convertible table top insert may slide out of position allowing the insert to flip up if it is sat on.

Risk: If the insert flips up when sat on, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Tmc has notified owners, and dealers will install an additional support bracket to slide the table insert into, preventing the insert from flipping up, free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2015. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. tmc's number for this recall is rc000104.

Problem: Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 challenger and tuscany recreational vehicles, and 2014 tuscany xte and palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured march 8, 2013, through august 8, 2013, and equipped with certain frigidaire kg-series microwave models cfmv152clb and cfmv154cls manufactured january 27, 2013, through april 10, 2013 in the serial number range kg30607951 through kg31600670. in the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.

Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Fix: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. the recall began on may 12, 2014. owners may contact thor motor coach at 1-877-500-1020. thor's number for this recall is rc000088. note: until the microwave has been repaired, owners should not store anything in the microwave while it is unattended.