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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 11V519📅 Oct 27, 2011

2011–2012 Thor Motor Coach Astoria & 2011–2012 Thor Motor Coach Avanti + 1 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Tuscany, Astoria, and Avanti recreational vehicles manufactured from january 21, 2011, through september 16, 2011, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which CAN fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.

💥 The risk

If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases CAN vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

🔧 The fix

Tmc is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began october 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V519000
Manufacturer
THOR MOTOR COACH
Vehicles affected
106
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Owner phone
1-812-377-5000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 10, 2011
Built
Jan 21, 2011 – Sep 16, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
The NHTSA number for the cummins recall is 11E-031.cummins' recall campaign number is C1154.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V519 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V519?

2011–2012 Thor Motor Coach Astoria & 2011–2012 Thor Motor Coach Avanti + 1 more. 106 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-812-377-5000.