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Thor Motor Coach - Engine brake may not activate
Official notice
27 Jun 2016
Last checked
27 Jun 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Thor Motor Coach - Engine brake may not activate. 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. Published 2016-06-27.
What to do now
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers for daimler trucks north america (dtna), manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on july 15, 2016. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or daimler warranty campaign department at 1-800-547-0712 or by email at dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000119.
Units affected
487
Recall number
RC000119
Official notice
2016-06-27
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach. Contact: Thor Motor Coach.
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