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2018 Thor Aria recalls (5)

5 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2018 Thor Aria. Every recall repair is free at any Thor dealer.

5recalls
0owner complaints
2+service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Thor Aria. Check your Aria by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2018 Thor Aria recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

  • Suspension · NHTSA 19V200000

    Mar 14, 2019Suspension:Front:Control Arm
    Problem
    Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Aria, and 2019 Palazzo motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
    Risk
    Loose steering and tie rod arm bolts can cause separation of the tie rod arm from the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    TMC has notified owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 to locate a Qualified Service Center or may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000166.
    Full recall details for 19V200000 →

  • Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 18V763000

    Oct 30, 2018Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
    Problem
    Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation chassis. The Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
    Risk
    Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler Trucks North America, the manufacturer of the chassis began issuing owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000163.
    Full recall details for 18V763000 →

  • Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 18V780000

    May 11, 2018Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper
    Problem
    Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Aria and Venetian motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
    Risk
    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    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.
    Full recall details for 18V780000 →

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18V507000

    Feb 8, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
    Problem
    Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thor Aria motorhomes and 2017-2019 Thor Venetian motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
    Risk
    If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    TMC will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000159.
    Full recall details for 18V507000 →

  • Equipment · NHTSA 17V758000

    Nov 22, 2017Equipment
    Problem
    Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
    Risk
    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Fix
    Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
    Full recall details for 17V758000 →

2018 Thor Aria complaints and service bulletins

Thor has issued at least 2 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Service bulletins by component

  • Equipment (2)

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