Thor Motor Coach Venetian, Tuscany: Steering — and connections

Affects Thor Motor Coach Venetian, Tuscany · 2016–2017 — about 186 vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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 December 27, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is FL727A.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational