Recall 12V280000: 2011 Thor Motor Coach Avanti, 2008–2010 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jun 19, 2012
Vehicles affected
90
Models
2
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

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.

The risk

Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2011 Thor Motor Coach Avanti
  • 2008 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw
  • 2009 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw
  • 2010 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V280000
Manufacturer
THOR MOTOR COACH
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic (Brakes)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology