2017 THOR ARIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2017 THOR ARIA
The 2017 THOR ARIA has received a total of 0 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.
Recalls for the 2017 THOR ARIA
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2017 THOR ARIA, potentially affecting up to 116,034 vehicles.
Recall 18V763000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 1,769 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V763000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 1,769 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V763000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,769 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V507000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| 175 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thor Aria motorhomes and 2017-2019 Thor Venetian motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Consequence: If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867....
View full details →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...
View full details →Recall 17V163000 — SEAT BELTS
| 58 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Aria 3601 motorhomes. The seat belts on the passenger side sofa may be too short to fasten around passengers seated there.
Consequence: If the seat belt cannot adequately restrain passengers, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect seat belt with a longer one, free of charge. The recall on April 19, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000129.
View full details →Recall 17V038000 — SEAT BELTS
| 94 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Aria motorhomes. The driver's side sofa seatbelts may be too short for passengers to use.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an occupant not restrained by a seatbelt has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install longer seatbelts, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000127.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 THOR ARIA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 THOR ARIA.
Safety Rating for the 2017 THOR ARIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 THOR ARIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 THOR ARIA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 THOR ARIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR ARIA
- 2017 THOR ARIA (current)
- 2018 THOR ARIA — 0 complaints
- 2019 THOR ARIA — 0 complaints
Other THOR Models
- THOR PALAZZO — 16 total complaints
- THOR RESIDENCY — 14 total complaints
- THOR DUTCHMEN — 9 total complaints
- THOR CHATEAU — 8 total complaints
- THOR WINDSPORT — 7 total complaints
- THOR AEROLITE — 4 total complaints
- THOR CITATION — 4 total complaints
- THOR PINNACLE — 4 total complaints