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NHTSA Recall 20V167000: Caliper (service brakes)

Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 85 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thor Motor Coach Aria.

85
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2020
owners notified (May 20)
NHTSA campaign20V167000
Manufacturer campaignRC000186
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER
Report receivedMarch 20, 2020
Owner notificationMay 20, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Aria 3401, 3601, 3901, 3902, and Venetian G36, J40, L40, M37, R40, and S40 motorhomes built on DTNA chassis. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Safety risk

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.

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 20V167000

Make and modelModel years
Thor Motor Coach Aria2019, 2020
Thor Motor Coach Venetian2019, 2020

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.