Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- Component
- Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Vehicles affected
- 691
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2018-06-08
- Owners notified
- 2018-06-22
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019 Thor Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw, Quantum and Vegas motorhomes built on modified Ford E-450 chassis. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety risk
The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
TMC has notified owners, and dealers will tighten U-bolts to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000156.