Model year record

2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria recalls & problems

The 2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingJul 20, 2020

Turn signal

Recall 20V4180002,417 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.

Components: Exterior lighting › Turn signal; Exterior lighting › Brake lights; Electrical system

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
StructureBody	1	—
Visibility/wiper	1	—
Unknown or other	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Unknown or other
LOWER COMPARTMENT ( BASEMENT) BAY FLOORS ARE ROTTING DUE TO MOISTURE INFILTRATION FROM THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. THE FLOORS ARE BULGING UNDERNEATH AND PRESENT A ROAD HAZARD IF STORED CARGO IS THROWN TO THE ROAD ENDANGERING OTHER MOTORISTS. THOR IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND DOES NOTHING TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION.
May 1, 2020 · 15,000 miles
Structure › Body
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 THOR ARIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (TRAVEL TRAILER CENTER INC, 1001 LITTLE KANAWAH RIVER RD, PARKSERBURG, WEST VIRGINIA; 304-428-8203) WHO REPLACED THE SCREWS AND BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS TO A SIZE BETTER EQUIPPED TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE MIRRORS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2.500. *LN CONSUMER STATED ALL THE BOLTS AND SCREWS WERE LOOSE FROM THE MIRROR, DEALER REINSTALLED BOTH MIRRORS . UPDATED 7/31/18*JB
Oct 10, 2017 · 45,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.