The defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Daybreak, Four Winds, Delano, Gemini, Quantum, Tiburon, Chateau Citation, Compass, Chateau, Siesta, Freedom Elite, and Synergy motorhomes built on Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis [platform 907 (VS30)]. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
The risk
If the brake fluid leaks, this may extend the braking distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
TMC will notify owners, and an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the brake hoses for chafing and replacement if necessary. The fender liner will also be altered to permit more clearance. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began June 25, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000191.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Chateau Citation | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Compass | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Daybreak | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Delano | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Gemini | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Quantum | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Siesta | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Synergy | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach Tiburon | 2020 |
Components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2020 | 0 | 7 |
| Thor Motor Coach Chateau Citation | 2020 | 0 | 3 |
| Thor Motor Coach Compass | 2020 | 0 | 4 |
| Thor Motor Coach Daybreak | 2020 | 0 | 5 |
| Thor Motor Coach Delano | 2020 | 0 | 4 |
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2020 | 1 | 6 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2020 | 2 | 7 |
| Thor Motor Coach Gemini | 2020 | 0 | 4 |
| Thor Motor Coach Quantum | 2020 | 0 | 7 |
| Thor Motor Coach Siesta | 2020 | 0 | 4 |
| Thor Motor Coach Synergy | 2020 | 0 | 3 |
| Thor Motor Coach Tiburon | 2020 | 0 | 3 |
Other structure recalls in 2020
46 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the structure; Thor Motor Coach filed 124 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020