2018 Thor Motor Coach TUSCANY: complaints, problems and recalls

IN THE THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY 38SQ THE BATTERIES ARE STORED IN A BOX THAT IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE FROM WITHIN THE MOTORHOME. IT IS IN THE SLEEPING AREA. GASES FROM THE BATTERIES THAT ARE NOT SEALED CAN ESCAPE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE SLEEPING AREA AND ARE A SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE OCCUPANTS.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10981508 at NHTSA ↗

THE FLOORING IN THE UNDERSIDE PASS-THROUGH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IS COMPOSED OF A VERY THIN LAYER OF PLYWOOD SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO LAYERS OF A VERY THIN ALUMINUM. THIS MATERIAL IS NOT WATERPROOF AND HAS SEPARATED CAUSING THE FLOORING TO LOOSE IT'S RIGIDITY. THIS AREA IS NORMALLY USED TO STORE ITEMS LIKE GRILLS, CARPETS TENTS AND OTHER NECESSITIES WHILE TRAVELING. THESE ITEMS HAS THE FLOOR WEAKENS COULD POSSIBLY FALL THROUGH ON TO THE HIGHWAY CAUSING HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR THE COACH AND OTHER VEHICLES TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS ISSUE WAS…

Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11325290 at NHTSA ↗

FLOORS IN THE UNDERSIDE PASS-THROUGH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND COMPARTMENTS HOLDING THE WATER TANKS IS COMPOSED OF A VERY THIN LAYER OF PLYWOOD SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO LAYERS OF VERY THIN ALUMINUM. THIS MATERIAL IS NOT WATERPROOF AND HAS DELAMINATED, CAUSING THE FLOORING TO LOSE ITS RIGIDITY. THIS AREA IS NORMALLY USED TO STORE ITEMS LIKE GRILLS, CHAIRS, CARPETS AND OTHER NECESSARY ITEMS WHILE TRAVELING. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY FLOORING UNDER THE WATER TANKS. AS THE FLOORING WEAKENS AND FAILS, THESE ITEMS COULD POSSIBLY FALL THROUGH ONTO THE HIGHWAY,…

Owner-reported narrative. 10,150 miles reported. Look up ODI 11329230 at NHTSA ↗

Right tag axle hub cap broke lose from the bracket securing the hub cap to the hub and departed the motorhome chassis. Incident occurred while traveling east on I-10 in Texas somewhere between San Antonio and Weimer. The hub cap bracket separated at the feet of the bracket. The feet of the bracket where still attached to the hub. Picture attached. The feet are available for further inspection. There were no warnings/symptoms when the incident occurred. Exactly when the event occurred is unknown. The hub cap assembly weighs approximatel…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11437965 at NHTSA ↗

On Sunday afternoon 20 June while traveling westbound on I-10 about 50 miles east of Ft. Stockton, TX, the passenger side rear slideout extended on its own. This slideout is about 2 feet deep so the width of my motor home suddenly changed from 8.5 feet wide to 10.5 feet wide. Fortunately there was little traffic on I-10 at this time. I was able to pull to the shoulder and used wood blocks in an effort to keep the slideout from extending. These blocks held until reaching Ft. Stockton where we were able to get off I-10 and into the first camp…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11441127 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2017-10-09 (October 9, 2017)

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tires and Rims for Motor vehicles over 10,000lbs."

Consequence: If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.

Reported: 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017)

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

Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Reported: 2018-10-30 (October 30, 2018)

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation chassis. The Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Consequence: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler Trucks North America, the manufacturer of the chassis began issuing owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000163.

Reported: 2019-11-07 (November 7, 2019)

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."

Consequence: The incorrectly positioned reflectors may make the motorhome less visible to others on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install adhesive reflectors, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000180.

Reported: 2020-07-20 (July 20, 2020)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2020-09-15 (September 15, 2020)

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Aria, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Venetian motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may contact the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.

Consequence: Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, and adjust as needed and/or replace the inner valve stem, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-800-524-5210 extension 104 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. TMC's number for this recall is RC000204. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.