Recall 12V280000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Defect in 2008-2011 THOR MOTOR COACH AVANTI
RECALL This recall affects up to 90 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V280000 |
| Manufacturer | THOR MOTOR COACH |
| Vehicles Affected | 90 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMCRV) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 OUTLAW AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AVANTI RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. HYDRAULIC BRAKE EQUIPPED MOTORHOME CHASSIS EXPOSED TO LONG PERIODS OF TIME OF NON-DRIVING MAY EXPERIENCE DIAMETRICAL BRAKE CALIPER PISTON GROWTH AND REDUCED PISTON TO BORE CLEARANCE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO BRAKE DRAG AND OVERHEATING RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Safety Consequence
REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BY DTNA ON AUGUST 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR MOTOR COACH AT 1-877-500-1020.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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