2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY has 0 complaints and 15 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety components and electrical systems as indicated by the recall data.
The recalls cover a broad range of systems including entry steps, lighting, electrical modules, steering, braking, suspension, accelerator pedal, and fire extinguisher equipment. Some recalls address potential fire risks and loss of vehicle control, while others focus on visibility and safety device failures.
Recalls- Electric step assembly. Recall 15V745000 affects 12,656 vehicles due to a bolt that may fracture on certain Lippert-brand double and triple electric steps. This can cause the steps to become unstable and increase injury risk. The remedy is installation of a retainer bracket and bolt replacement at no cost.
- Rear reflector placement. Recall 19V799000 impacts 1,785 vehicles. The rear reflectors in the taillight lens are positioned too high, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will add adhesive reflectors for free.
- Keyless entry module. Recall 16V834000 involves 528 vehicles where water may leak into the module causing electrical short and possible fire hazard. The fix is sealing the module area free of charge.
- Power steering hose routing. Recall 17V283000 covers 186 vehicles with hoses that may rub on the starter motor, risking electrical arcing and fluid leaks which can lead to fire. Dealers will reroute hoses at no charge.
- Windshield wiper system. Recall 17V555000 affects 1,105 vehicles. Improper installation or securing of wiper systems may lead to failure and reduced visibility. Dealers will inspect and repair as needed free of charge.
- Power steering hose routing (FCCC chassis). Recall 18V285000 covers 895 vehicles facing the same electrical arcing and fluid leak risk due to incorrect hose routing. The hose will be rerouted at no cost by chassis dealers.
- Brake activation signal. Recall 16V437000 applies to 463 vehicles where the brake activation signal may remain engaged on towed devices, causing drag, overheating, fire risk, and hazard to following drivers. Daimler dealers will modify brake assemblies free.
- Front sway bar mounting. Recall 16V468000 involves 122 vehicles with sway bar brackets that may loosen or bend, risking sway bar detachment and handling issues. Detroit Axle service centers will perform modifications free of charge.
- Throttle pedal sensor. Recall 16V469000 covers 487 vehicles where the throttle pedal sensor might not return to zero causing sudden engine brake loss and reduced deceleration, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the sensor without charge.
- Steering box. Recall 16V406000 affects 207 vehicles with incorrectly manufactured steering boxes resulting in premature wear and possible sudden steering loss. Owners are advised not to drive until inspected. Dealers will replace defective parts free.
- Fire extinguisher defect. Recall 17V758000 impacts over 110,000 vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or require excessive force, and the nozzle could detach causing injury and extinguisher failure. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for replacements free of charge.
- Windshield wiper installation. Recall 17V096000 involves 2,483 vehicles where improper wiper system installation may cause failure during operation. Dealers will inspect and tighten components free of charge.
Owners managing repeated repairs tied to safety defects or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney can help clarify potential options.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
12
Total Recalls
131317
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
1785 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 the vehicle's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The incorrectly positioned reflectors may make the motorhome less visible to others on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
895 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
Risk: Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
2483 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Tuscany, Tuscany XTE and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper systems on these vehicles may have been improperly installed or secured, causing the wipers to fail during operation.
Risk: If the windshield wipers fail, the driver would have decreased visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
110400 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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 from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
1105 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE motorhomes. The windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.
Risk: If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
186 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
Risk: Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
528 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Tuscany motorhomes, models 40DX, 40KQ, 40RX, 42GX, 42WX, 44MT, 45AT and 45LT, manufactured April 11, 2013, to October 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the keyless entry module and cause an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
207 vehicles affected
STEERING
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Tuscany motor homes manufactured July 28, 2014, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles are built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Risk: The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
487 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Tuscany motorhomes manufactured February 28, 2013, to August 31, 2015. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
Risk: A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
122 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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.
Risk: If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
463 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Tuscany motor homes manufactured February 28, 2013, to August 31, 2015 and built on chassis supplied by Daimler Trucks North America. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
Risk: If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY
12656 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti, Four Winds Chateau, Four Winds Citation, Four Winds Four Winds, Four Winds Hurricane, Four Winds Siesta, Four Winds Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Dorado, Four Winds Dutchmen, Four Winds Magellan, Four Winds Mandalay and 2009 Four Winds Fun Mover, and Four Winds Presidio motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.