Thor Tuscany 2011-2017 Motorhomes: Steering Hose Fire Risk
Thor Motor Coach recalls 2011-2017 Tuscany motorhomes with faulty power steering hoses that may cause electrical arcing and fire if power steering fluid leaks.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2011-2017 Tuscany motorhomes due to a power steering hose that may rub against the starter motor, causing electrical arcing and potential fire if power steering fluid leaks. This hazard could lead to fire in normal use, so owners should take action to prevent it. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226413-thor-tuscany-2011-2017-motorhomes-steering-hose-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226413-thor-tuscany-2011-2017-motorhomes-steering-hose-fire-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V285000
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“Thor Tuscany 2011-2017 Motorhomes: Steering Hose Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226413-thor-tuscany-2011-2017-motorhomes-steering-hose-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V285000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V285000).
Why it’s dangerous
The power steering hose may rub against the starter motor's power stud, causing electrical arcing. If power steering fluid leaks, this arcing can lead to fire. The hazard occurs during normal operation when the hose is routed incorrectly.
Who’s affected
Owners of Thor Tuscany motorhomes built between 2011 and 2017 on FCCC chassis are affected. Motorhome owners who use the power steering system regularly are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Thor Tuscany motorhome was built between 2011 and 2017 on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The recall covers all models in this range.
- Brand
Thor Motor Coach- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Thor Motor Coach at 1-877-855-2867 or FCCC at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free power steering hose reroute.
What NHTSA says to do
FCCC has notified owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or FCCC customer service at 1-800-547-0712. TMC's number for this recall is RC000153.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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 #18V285000 (February 5, 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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