2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria

Defect. Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Aria, Venetian and Tuscany, 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Palazzo motorhomes vehicles that received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18V-763. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Risk. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy. TMC will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 6, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000196.

LOWER COMPARTMENT ( BASEMENT) BAY FLOORS ARE ROTTING DUE TO MOISTURE INFILTRATION FROM THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. THE FLOORS ARE BULGING UNDERNEATH AND PRESENT A ROAD HAZARD IF STORED CARGO IS THROWN TO THE ROAD ENDANGERING OTHER MOTORISTS. THOR IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND DOES NOTHING TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 THOR ARIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (TRAVEL TRAILER CENTER INC, 1001 LITTLE KANAWAH RIVER RD, PARKSERBURG, WEST VIRGINIA; 304-428-8203) WHO REPLACED THE SCREWS AND BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS TO A SIZE BETTER EQUIPPED TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE MIRRORS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2.500. *LN CONSUMER STATED ALL THE BOLTS AND SCREWS WERE LOOSE FROM THE MIRROR, DEALER REINSTALLED BOTH MIRRORS . UPDATED 7/31/18*JB