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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V280📅 Jun 20, 2012

2008–2010 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw & 2011 Thor Motor Coach Avanti recall: brakes

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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 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
12V280000
Manufacturer
THOR MOTOR COACH
Vehicles affected
90
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Owner phone
1-877-500-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jan 24, 2008 – Sep 28, 2010
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers 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 12V280 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 12V280?

2008–2010 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw & 2011 Thor Motor Coach Avanti. 90 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 1-877-500-1020.