OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 16V406000
NHTSA campaign 16V406000 covers 2 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 207 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received June 7, 2016 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
NHTSA records include a Do Not Drive advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 16V406000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 16V406000 says
Defect summary
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Tuscany motor homes manufactured July 28, 2014, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles are built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Consequence summary
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 16V406000
TMC will notify owners, and Freightliner Custom Chassis dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Note: Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact Freightliner Custom Chassis customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000115.
- Owner notification
- June 10, 2016
- Filing manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Component groups
- STEERING, SUSPENSION
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES