Recall 16V437 covers 463 2014-2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany motor homes for a brake signal defect. Repair is free at franchised Thor Motor Coach dealers.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 463 2014-2016 Tuscany motor homes because the brake activation signal sent to certain towed devices can stay on after the motorhome service brakes are released. If your VIN is included, the towed device's brakes can drag and overheat, raising fire and crash risk; the Thor Motor Coach dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The service brake pedal in a 2014-2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany motor home does more than slow the coach. It also sends a brake activation signal to equipment connected to a towed vehicle, so that the towed device knows when the motor home's service brakes are being applied and released.
On affected Tuscany motor homes, the chassis was built with a heavier adjustable foot pedal. That extra pedal weight can keep the brake activation signal from shutting off after the driver releases the service brakes. The coach brakes are no longer being pressed, but the connected towed-device signal can still read as active.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or service technician would need to treat an unexpected active brake signal to a towed device after brake release as the symptom tied to this defect.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years, with service-brake and electric-brake components listed.
| 2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | brake system |
| 2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | brake system |
| 2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | brake system |
| 2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | brake system |
| 2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | brake system |
| Units affected | 463 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A stuck brake activation signal can keep the towed device brakes engaged after the motorhome service brakes release. That causes brake drag, overheating, and fire risk. It also leaves following drivers with confusing brake behavior, increasing crash risk. There is no warning sign before failure. Repair will be free at any franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany is included in this recall.
- Contact Thor Motor Coach customer service to confirm the Daimler Trucks dealer handling the free brake-assembly modification.
- Schedule the brake-assembly modification that corrects the brake activation signal for towed devices.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 16V437 when you call.
- Avoid towing until the repair is complete, since the towed device brakes can stay engaged and overheat.
What happens at the repair
For campaign 16V437, the listed dealer repair is to modify the affected brake assemblies so the brake activation signal to towed devices deactivates correctly when the motorhome service brakes are released. The record says the repair began on July 21, 2016, but the remedy status is not marked as available in this data. Once the repair is open for your VIN, a Thor Motor Coach technician handles the brake assembly modification at no charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| June 15, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 21, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V437?
Recall 16V437 covers 463 2014-2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany motor homes with a brake signal problem tied to the chassis. The brake activation signal for a towed device can stay active after the motorhome service brakes are released, leaving the towed device brakes engaged.
What should I do if my 2014-2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 16V437. If it is, contact Thor Motor Coach customer service or a qualified dealer to arrange the free brake assembly modification. Reference recall 16V437 and Thor Motor Coach recall number RC000116 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Thor Motor Coach says Daimler Trucks dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is brake drag on the towed device. If the brake activation signal stays active after the motorhome brakes are released, the towed device brakes can stay engaged, overheat, and start a fire. Drivers behind the motorhome can also misread its braking behavior, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought my Tuscany used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2014-2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany is included, then give the dealer recall 16V437 and Thor Motor Coach recall number RC000116.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V437000 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach customer service | 1-877-855-2867 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V437 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V437000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →