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NHTSA: Thor Motor Coach Recalls 1,785 Units, KZ RV Recalls 1,122 Units

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2014 to 2017 Tuscany XTE (models 34ST, 36MQ, 40AX, 40BX, 40EX and 40GQ), 2013 to 2018 Tuscany (models 38SQ, 40DX, 40KQ, 40RX, 42GX, 42HQ, 42WX, 44MT 45AT and 45LT) and 2016 to 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 No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install adhesive reflectors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 3. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000180.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,785

KZ RV is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 Connect and Sportsmen trailers equipped with an optional Rock Run flip up rear storage rack. The racks may detach from the trailer when loaded.

KZ RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the mounting brackets. If the existing rack is damaged, it will be replaced with a redesigned version, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 4. Owners may contact KZ RV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. KZ RV’s number for this recall is KZ-2019-02.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,122

Winnebago is recalling certain 2017 to 2020 Itasca Vista, Sunstar, and Adventurer 35F motorhomes. An electrical connector was mounted directly on the floor instead of to a standoff backet as intended.

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will correctly mount the electrical connector onto a metal standoff bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago’s number for this recall is 160.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 638

Keystone RV is recalling certain 2014 Springdale 253FWRLLS trailers. The Federal Identification Tag may have the incorrect tire, rim, and axle size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Identification Tag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Dec. 2. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 19-364.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 10

Newmar is recalling certain 2020 Mountain Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis. The low beam bulbs may not remain illuminated when the high beam bulbs are activated.

Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will repair as necessary to ensure the low beam bulb will illuminate along with the high beam bulb, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 14. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 6

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