THOR MOTOR COACH VENETIAN (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018-2019 Venetian motorhomes due to loose brake caliper bolts that could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk. Owners should contact TMC for free brake checks.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2018-2019 Venetian motorhomes because brake caliper mounting bolts may be too loose, which could reduce braking effectiveness and increase crash risk. This affects owners who purchased these models between 2018 and 2019. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224415-thor-motor-coach-2019-venetian-motorhome-loose-brakes-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224415-thor-motor-coach-2019-venetian-motorhome-loose-brakes-risk-crash · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V780000
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“Thor Motor Coach 2019 Venetian Motorhome: Loose Brakes Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224415-thor-motor-coach-2019-venetian-motorhome-loose-brakes-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V780000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V780000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can cause the brakes to become less effective during normal driving. This increases the risk of a crash, especially when stopping or slowing down quickly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Thor Motor Coach Venetian motorhomes are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the brake check may be at higher risk of reduced braking effectiveness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Thor Motor Coach Venetian was purchased between 2018 and 2019. The recall covers specific model years and is not for all Thor motorhomes.
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What to do — step by step
Contact TMC for Free Brake Check
Owners should contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 to schedule a free brake check at an authorized service facility.
What NHTSA says to do
TMC will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000164.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk.
How can I tell if my motorhome is affected?
This recall applies to 2018-2019 Thor Motor Coach Venetian motorhomes. Check your model year and vehicle details.
What should I do if I own an affected motorhome?
Contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 to schedule a free brake check at an authorized service facility.
Contact Thor Motor Coach
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thor Motor Coach to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V780000 — Thor Motor Coach Thor Motor Coach Hello, I own a Thor Motor Coach that is covered by recall 18V780000 from Thor Motor Coach. The official recall notice states: TMC will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000164. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V780000 (May 11, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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