2018 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA
The 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA, potentially affecting up to 13,775 vehicles.
Recall 20V418000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 2,417 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V418000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 2,417 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V418000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 2,417 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V559000 — TIRES:VALVE
| 1,631 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Aria, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Venetian motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may contact the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Consequence: Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, and adjust as needed and/or replace the inner valve stem, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service...
View full details →Recall 20V559000 — TIRES:VALVE
| 1,631 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Aria, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Venetian motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may contact the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Consequence: Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, and adjust as needed and/or replace the inner valve stem, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service...
View full details →Recall 20V559000 — TIRES:VALVE
| 1,631 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Aria, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Venetian motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may contact the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Consequence: Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, and adjust as needed and/or replace the inner valve stem, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service...
View full details →Recall 20V559000 — TIRES:VALVE
| 1,631 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Aria, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Venetian motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may contact the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Consequence: Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, and adjust as needed and/or replace the inner valve stem, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Freightliner XC-R. The contact stated that one of the windows located at the front end of the motorhome had started to delaminate. The contact used silicone to seal the window; however, he noticed that other windows in the motorhome were also experiencing the same failure. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a bathroom window detached from the RV. The contact stated that a total of five windows in the motorhome had failed due to an adhesive failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V522000 (Structure, Equipment). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the RV was not included in the recall. The RV was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,231.
The contact owns a 2018 Freightliner XC-R. The contact stated that one of the windows located at the front end of the motorhome had started to delaminate. The contact used silicone to seal the window; however, he noticed that other windows in the motorhome were also experiencing the same failure. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a bathroom window detached from the RV. The contact stated that a total of five windows in the motorhome had failed due to an adhesive failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V522000 (Structure, Equipment). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the RV was not included in the recall. The RV was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,231.
Safety Rating for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA
- 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA — 3 complaints
- 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA (current)
- 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA — 3 complaints
- 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA — 2 complaints
- 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA — 1 complaint
- 2022 THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA — 3 complaints
Other THOR MOTOR COACH Models
- THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 63 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO — 55 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT — 55 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH A.C.E. — 50 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 43 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR — 39 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW — 34 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 31 total complaints