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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 20, 2020

THOR MOTOR COACH ARIA (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Air

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2019-2020 Aria motorhomes with loose brake caliper bolts that could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk. Owners must contact DTNA or TMC for free repairs.

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What happened, in plain English

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2019-2020 Aria motorhomes because brake caliper mounting bolts may be too loose, which could reduce braking effectiveness and increase crash risk. This is a safety issue that requires immediate attention to prevent accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80095-thor-motor-coach-aria-2020-recall-loose-brakes-risk-crash.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80095-thor-motor-coach-aria-2020-recall-loose-brakes-risk-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V167000

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“Thor Motor Coach Aria 2020 Recall: Loose Brakes Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80095-thor-motor-coach-aria-2020-recall-loose-brakes-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #20V167000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V167000).

Why it’s dangerous

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, meaning the vehicle may not stop properly when needed. This increases the risk of a crash, especially during sudden stops or on slippery roads.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2019-2020 Thor Motor Coach Aria motorhomes with DTNA chassis are affected. Drivers of these large vehicles are most at risk due to potential brake failure during stops.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your vehicle is a 2019-2020 Thor Motor Coach Aria 3401, 3601, 3901, 3902, or Venetian model with DTNA chassis. The recall covers specific motorhome models built between 2019 and 2020.

  • Brand
    Thor Motor Coach
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact DTNA or TMC

    Reach out to DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 to schedule a free brake inspection and repair.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk.

How can I check if my vehicle is affected?

Check if your vehicle is a 2019-2020 Thor Motor Coach Aria 3401, 3601, 3901, 3902, or Venetian model with DTNA chassis.

What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?

Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 to schedule a free brake inspection and repair.

Take action

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 20V167000 — Thor Motor Coach Thor Motor Coach

Hello,

I own a Thor Motor Coach that is covered by recall 20V167000 from Thor Motor Coach.

The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge.  The recall began on May 20, 2020.  Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.

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 #20V167000 (March 20, 2020)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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