Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank assembly
- Component
- Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank assembly
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Vehicles affected
- 17
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-09-10
- Owners notified
- 2024-09-17
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2024 Palladium and Talavera motorhomes. The liquid propane (LP) tank is located too close to the chassis exhaust, which can allow the tank to overheat.
Safety risk
An LP tank that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a retrofit heatshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2024. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.