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2008-2011 Thor Motor Coach Avanti and Thor Motor Coach Outlaw recall: service brakes, hydraulic

Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall on June 19, 2012. It covers about 90 vehicles.

vehicles affected
90
reported
Jun 19, 2012

Service brakes, hydraulic

What is wrong
Thor motor coach (tmcrv) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 outlaw and model year 2011 avanti recreational vehicles manufactured from january 24, 2008, through september 28, 2010, equipped with bosch hydraulic disc brakes. Hydraulic brake equipped motorhome chassis exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
Risk
Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Freightliner custom chassis (fccc) will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners by dtna on august 6, 2012. Owners may contact thor motor coach at 1‑877‑500‑1020.

Recall number 12V280000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V280000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2011 Thor Motor Coach Avanti and Thor Motor Coach Outlaw service brakes, hydraulic?

Yes. Recall 12V280000, reported on June 19, 2012, covers about 90 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V280000?

Freightliner custom chassis (fccc) will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners by dtna on august 6, 2012. Owners may contact thor motor coach at 1‑877‑500‑1020.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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