Recall 18V763000 scope
Recall 18V763000
MOTOR TRUCK DISTRIBUTORS, INC. • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • reported Oct 30, 2018 • • 1,769 units affected
View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth
- Campaign
- 18V763000
- Manufacturer
- MOTOR TRUCK DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Makes
- THOR, THOR MOTOR COACH
- Model Years
- 2017–2019
- Affected Units
- 1,769
- Country
- US
- Data As Of
- Apr 5, 2026
What this recall is about, in plain English
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. Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash. The remedy for this recall is still under development.
Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.
This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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.
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
13 vehicles under this recall
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOR | ARIA | 2019 |
| THOR | ARIA | 2018 |
| THOR | ARIA | 2017 |
| THOR | PALAZZO | 2019 |
| THOR | PALAZZO | 2018 |
| THOR | PALAZZO | 2017 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | TUSCANY | 2019 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | TUSCANY | 2018 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | TUSCANY | 2017 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | TUSCANY XTE | 2017 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | VENETIAN | 2019 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | VENETIAN | 2018 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | VENETIAN | 2017 |
Official Sources & Documents
Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex
Documents hosted on nhtsa.gov. Links open in a new tab.
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
How to verify your vehicle is affected
- Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
- Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 18V763000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
- Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
- Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.