Recall 16V469 affects 487 2014-2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany motorhomes for a throttle pedal sensor defect. Free repair at a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 487 2014-2016 Tuscany motorhomes because the throttle pedal position sensor can fail to return to zero, stopping the engine brake from activating as expected. That sudden loss of engine braking reduces deceleration and raises crash risk; the Thor Motor Coach dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The throttle pedal position sensor in the 2014-2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany is part of the accelerator pedal system. It tells the engine computer how far the pedal is pressed, then returns to a zero signal when your foot comes off the pedal. That zero signal helps the engine brake know when to help slow the motorhome.
On affected Tuscany motorhomes, the pedal position sensor does not return to zero as expected. When that happens, the engine brake does not activate at the moment the driver expects it to. The motorhome still has its service brakes, but it loses part of the extra deceleration the engine brake is supposed to provide.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver notices the problem when the engine brake fails to help slow the motorhome after the accelerator pedal is released.
Who's affected?
The same recall is listed under both accelerator pedal and engine components for each model year.
| 2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | Accelerator pedal |
|---|---|
| 2014 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | Engine |
| 2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | Accelerator pedal |
| 2015 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | Engine |
| 2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | Accelerator pedal |
| 2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | Engine |
| Units affected | 487 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorhome.
What's the safety risk?
A sudden loss of engine brake assistance can reduce braking capacity and increase crash risk in the motorhome. There is no warning sign before the loss, so leave extra stopping distance and schedule the recall service soon. 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 current repair path for recall number 16V469.
- Ask Thor Motor Coach which DTNA chassis dealer can handle the free throttle-pedal replacement that fixes the pedal sensor problem linked to reduced engine-brake deceleration.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 16V469 when you call or arrive.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance because the engine brake can stop activating as expected without warning.
What happens at the repair
The known repair path is a throttle pedal replacement through Daimler Trucks North America chassis dealer service. Thor Motor Coach notified owners after the recall began on July 15, 2016. Because the current remedy status is not marked available here, confirm scheduling before arranging service. Once the repair is open for your VIN, the dealer replacement is free of charge, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| June 27, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 15, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V469?
Recall 16V469 covers 487 2014-2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany motorhomes with a throttle pedal position sensor that can fail to return to zero. That condition can stop the engine brake from activating as expected, reducing deceleration. DTNA dealers will replace the throttle pedal for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2016 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 16V469. If it is, contact Thor Motor Coach customer service or a DTNA dealer to schedule the throttle pedal replacement. Reference recall 16V469 or Thor Motor Coach recall RC000119 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Thor Motor Coach's recall remedy says DTNA dealers will replace the throttle pedal free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall repair at no cost at the authorized dealer handling the work.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced braking capacity from a sudden loss of engine brake function. If the throttle pedal position sensor does not return to zero, the engine brake can fail to activate as expected, which increases crash risk under NHTSA campaign 16V469.
What if I bought my Thor Motor Coach Tuscany used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Tuscany is included, then call Thor Motor Coach customer service or the DTNA dealer handling the chassis repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V469000 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach customer service | 1-877-500-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V469 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V469000 |
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 →