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Thor Motor Coach - Trailer brakes may stay activated
Official notice
15 Jun 2016
Last checked
15 Jun 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Thor Motor Coach - Trailer brakes may stay activated. If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2016-06-15.
What to do now
Tmc will notify owners, and daimler trucks dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2016. Owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. Tmc's number for this recall is rc000116.
Units affected
463
Recall number
RC000116
Official notice
2016-06-15
The hazard
The hazard
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach. Contact: Thor Motor Coach.
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