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NHTSA Recall 19V200000: Suspension: control arm and 2 other components

Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thor Aria.

12
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (March 14)
NHTSA campaign19V200000
Manufacturer campaignRC000166
ComponentsSUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM; STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY; STEERING
Report receivedMarch 14, 2019
Owner notificationMarch 14, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Aria, and 2019 Palazzo motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.

Safety risk

Loose steering and tie rod arm bolts can cause separation of the tie rod arm from the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC has notified owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 to locate a Qualified Service Center or may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000166.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V200000

Make and modelModel years
Thor Aria2018, 2019
Thor Palazzo2019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.