Recall 12V-280: 2011 Thor Motor Coach Avanti, 2008–2010 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw
THOR MOTOR COACH recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Jun 19, 2012, covering about 90 vehicles.
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 administrationâs vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236(Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | THOR MOTOR COACH |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V280000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Avanti | 2011 | All years |
| Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-280?
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.
How is recall 12V-280 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.