Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V741000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings

Thor Motor Coach filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-10-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V741000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
1,384
Reported to NHTSA
2018-10-19
Owners notified
2018-12-11

Defect description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) hose may not have adequate space between the floor and the metal plate on the refrigerator, causing damage to the hose and possibly creating a propane leak.

Safety risk

A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will remove a portion of the refrigerator base plate to provide additional clearance for the LP hose, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000162.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
THOR MOTOR COACH Chateau2019 2018
THOR MOTOR COACH Four Winds2019 2018
THOR MOTOR COACH Freedom Elite2019 2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.