2017 Thor Aria
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2017 Thor Aria. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 and remedy
Risk
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Aria 3601 motorhomes. The seat belts on the passenger side sofa may be too short to fasten around passengers seated there.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the seat belt cannot adequately restrain passengers, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect seat belt with a longer one, free of charge. The recall on April 19, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000129.
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Aria motorhomes. The driver's side sofa seatbelts may be too short for passengers to use.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, an occupant not restrained by a seatbelt has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install longer seatbelts, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000127.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10169044This letter stated that there were no Service Bulletins or Technical Service Bulletins issued for the month of November, 2019.
- 10124236This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017.
Every Thor Aria model year
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