01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 Thor Motor Coach Chateau recall campaigns
NHTSA 19V775000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- October 28, 2019
- Potential units
- 378campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chateau 22B, 22E, 23U, 24F, 25V, and 28A, Daybreak 22GO, Four Winds 22B, 22E, 24F, 26B and 28A, Freedom Elite 22HE and 2020 Quantum GR22, and SE22 motorhomes. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.".
Why it matters: Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify TMC owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000177.
Owner notification: October 3, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA 18V741000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- October 19, 2018
- Potential units
- 1,384campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Owner notification: December 11, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA 18V385000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- June 8, 2018
- Potential units
- 691campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
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.
Owner notification: June 22, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH