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2016 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN

The 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN, potentially affecting up to 113,388 vehicles.

Recall 19V799000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 1,785 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 18V285000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

| 895 vehicles affected

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Thor Tuscany and Venetian motorhomes, built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles 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.

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

Remedy: FCCC has notified owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or FCCC customer service at...

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Recall 17V758000 — EQUIPMENT

| 110,400 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 17V283000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

| 186 vehicles affected

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Venetian and Tuscany motorhomes 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.

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

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 16V468000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT

| 122 vehicles affected

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tuscany XTE, Palazzo, and 2016-2017 Venetian motorhomes manufactured September 9, 2015, to January 12, 2016. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.

Consequence: If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and Detroit Axle service centers, subsidiaries of Daimler Trucks, the manufacturer of the chassis, will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach...

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11425825 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Freightliner XCR RV. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the front passenger’s side window detached from the RV. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the rear window also detached and shattered while driving. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
#11425825 | VISIBILITY | | 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Freightliner XCR RV. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the front passenger’s side window detached from the RV. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the rear window also detached and shattered while driving. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Safety Rating for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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