NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian, describing incidents dated June 12, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11594091 · Filed
The contact owns a 2017 Thor Motor Coach Venetian RV built on a 2017 Freightliner Chassis. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the bathroom vent window was suddenly ejected from the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the adhesive securing the vent window to the RV…
Damaged Circuit Board May Affect Lighting Function
NHTSA #20V418000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported July 20, 2020 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 2,417 vehicles
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000196 · Owners notified October 6, 2021
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Aria, Venetian and Tuscany, 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Palazzo motorhomes vehicles that received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18V-763. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Safety consequence
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
TMC will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 6, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000196.
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.
Incorrectly Positioned Rear Reflectors/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #19V799000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported November 7, 2019 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 1,785 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.65% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000180 · Owners notified January 2, 2020 · Vehicles built February 10, 2016 – October 24, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Tuscany XTE (models 34ST, 36MQ, 40AX, 40BX, 40EX and 40GQ), 2013-2018 Tuscany (models 38SQ, 40DX, 40KQ, 40RX, 42GX, 42HQ, 42WX, 44MT 45AT and 45LT) and 2016-2020 Venetian (models A40, B42, F42, G36, J40, L40, M37, R40, S40, and T42) motorhomes. The rear reflectors within the taillight lens may be too high, reducing the vehicle's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
The incorrectly positioned reflectors may make the motorhome less visible to others on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install adhesive reflectors, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000180.
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.
Circuit Board Damage Affecting Lighting Functions
NHTSA #18V763000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported October 30, 2018 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 1,769 vehicles
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000163 · Owners notified October 30, 2018 · Vehicles built June 3, 2016 – October 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation chassis. The Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Safety consequence
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Daimler Trucks North America, the manufacturer of the chassis began issuing owners an interim notification on October 24, 2018, and will send a second notification when parts become available. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000163.
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.
Caliper Mounting Bolts Insufficiently Tightened
NHTSA #18V507000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported August 2, 2018 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 175 vehicles
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000159 · Owners notified September 4, 2018 · Vehicles built February 21, 2017 – June 12, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thor Aria motorhomes and 2017-2019 Thor Venetian motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Safety consequence
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
TMC will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000159.
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.
Power Steering Fluid Leak May Cause Fire
NHTSA #18V285000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice
Reported May 2, 2018 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 895 vehicles
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000153 · Owners notified May 1, 2018 · Vehicles built January 21, 2010 – December 22, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Thor Tuscany and Venetian motorhomes, built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Safety consequence
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
FCCC has notified owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or FCCC customer service at 1-800-547-0712. TMC's number for this recall is RC000153.
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.
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
NHTSA #17V758000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported November 22, 2017 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 110,400 vehicles
Repair completion: 11.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 15, 2018
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Safety consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
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.
Incorrect Water Capacity on Label/FMVSS 120
NHTSA #17V634000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported October 9, 2017 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 507 vehicles
Repair completion: 44.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000147 · Owners notified November 15, 2017 · Vehicles built July 22, 2016 – August 16, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tires and Rims for Motor vehicles over 10,000lbs."
Safety consequence
If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.
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.
Power Steering Fluid Leak or Electrical Arcing
NHTSA #17V283000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice
Reported April 27, 2017 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 186 vehicles
Thor Motor Coach campaign FL727A · Owners notified December 1, 2016 · Vehicles built March 3, 2016 – November 7, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Venetian and Tuscany motorhomes equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Safety consequence
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Daimler Trucks (DTNA), the manufacturer of the Freightliner chassis has notified the motorhome owners, and DTNA dealers will reroute the high pressure power steering hose to provide adequate clearance from the starter stud, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is FL727A.
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.
Front Sway Bar May Detach
NHTSA #16V468000 · Suspension — Front · NHTSA notice
Reported June 27, 2016 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 122 vehicles
Repair completion: 42.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000117 · Owners notified July 22, 2016 · Vehicles built September 9, 2015 – January 12, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tuscany XTE, Palazzo, and 2016-2017 Venetian motorhomes manufactured September 9, 2015, to January 12, 2016. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Safety consequence
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
TMC will notify owners, and Detroit Axle service centers, subsidiaries of Daimler Trucks, the manufacturer of the chassis, will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach Customer service department at 1-877-500-1020, or Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or e-mail them at [email protected] to locate a service center. TMC's number for this recall is RC000117.
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.
Chassis Battery Cable Improperly Installed
NHTSA #16V329000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported May 20, 2016 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 44 vehicles
Repair completion: 79.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000114 · Owners notified June 28, 2016
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany, Tuscany ZTE, and Venetian motorhomes manufactured March 15, 2016, to April 7, 2016. The isolator relay cable for the chassis battery was improperly installed which could cause sudden, unexpected loss of power.
Safety consequence
If the motorhome experiences an unexpected loss of power, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will correctly install the isolator relay cable, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000114.
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.
Other Thor Motor Coach Venetian model years
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