2016–2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, 2016–2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian Recall: These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering…
NHTSA campaign 17V283000 · Steering · filed Apr 27, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Venetian and Tuscany motorhomes equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
The risk
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Daimler Trucks (DTNA), the manufacturer of the Freightliner chassis has notified the motorhome owners, and DTNA dealers will reroute the high pressure power steering hose to provide adequate clearance from the starter stud, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is FL727A.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach | Tuscany | 2016, 2017 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Venetian | 2016, 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V283000 (manufacturer number FL727A). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.