2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria recalls and problems

The 2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2017 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 7 Aria model years — 2nd most.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
45,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Jul 20, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V418000 · 2,417 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure1
Unknown or other1
Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2017 vs. other Thor Motor Coach Aria years

2017: 2 complaints20172018: 1 complaints20182019: 2 complaints20192020: 2 complaints20202021: 1 complaints20212022: 3 complaints202232024: 1 complaints20241

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria, the latest from Jul 20, 2020 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Aria?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (1), unknown or other (1), visibility (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.