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Thor Motor Coach - Power steering fluid leak or electrical arcing
Official notice
27 Apr 2017
Last checked
27 Apr 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns Thor Motor Coach - Power steering fluid leak or electrical arcing. Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire. Published 2017-04-27.
What to do now
Daimler trucks (dtna), the manufacturer of the freightliner chassis has notified the motorhome owners, and dtna dealers will reroute the high pressure power steering hose to provide adequate clearance from the starter stud, free of charge. The recall began on december 27, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is fl727a.
Units affected
186
Recall number
FL727A
Official notice
2017-04-27
The hazard
The hazard
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach. Contact: Thor Motor Coach.
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