Thor Motor Coach recall RC000180

Q: Is RC000180 the same recall as 19V799000?

Yes. RC000180 is Thor Motor Coach’s own number for it; 19V799000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Thor Motor Coach calls it RC000180. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V799000 on Nov 7, 2019: exterior lighting on the 2013–2019 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany and 2 other Thor Motor Coach models, 1,785 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 19V799000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
19V799000	2013–2019 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany and 2 other Thor Motor Coach models	Exterior Lighting	Nov 7, 2019	1,785	high

Problem Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Tuscany XTE (models 34ST, 36MQ, 40AX, 40BX, 40EX and 40GQ), 2013-2018 Tuscany (models 38SQ, 40DX, 40KQ, 40RX, 42GX, 42HQ, 42WX, 44MT 45AT and 45LT) and 2016-2020 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 (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk The incorrectly positioned reflectors may make the motorhome less visible to others on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install adhesive reflectors, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000180.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V799000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. RC000180 is the number Thor Motor Coach assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 19V799000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is RC000180 the same recall as 19V799000?

Yes. RC000180 is Thor Motor Coach’s own number for it; 19V799000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does RC000180 cover?

2013–2019 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany and 2 other Thor Motor Coach models, 1,785 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the RC000180 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.