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Thor Motor Coach - Brake lights & cruise control issues
Official notice
11 Dec 2012
Last checked
11 Dec 2012
An official NHTSA notice concerns Thor Motor Coach - Brake lights & cruise control issues. Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2012-12-11.
What to do now
Daimler trucks (dtna) will notify owners on behalf of thor, and freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin january 28, 2013. Owners should contact dtna warranty campaigns department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. Pacific time monday through friday, e-mail address dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com, or the customer assistance center at (800) ftl-help after normal business hours.
Units affected
727
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2012-12-11
The hazard
The hazard
Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach. Contact: Thor Motor Coach.
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