The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V178000·Announced 2011-03-15

Thor Motor Coach Recalls Vehicles Due to Oxygen Sensor Wiring Defect

Thor Motor Coach is recalling specific recreational vehicles because improperly secured oxygen sensor wiring may melt and cause the engine to shut down while driving.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where an engine shutdown while driving increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain recreational vehicles manufactured between March 9, 2010, and March 9, 2011. The affected models include the Freedom Elite, Four Winds Siesta, Chateau, Majestic, Four Winds, and Chateau Citation.

The recall addresses a defect where the wiring for the oxygen (O2) sensor connected to the catalytic converter may not be properly secured. If the wiring is not secured, it can fall onto the exhaust system, melt, and short out. This can trigger the check engine light and, in some cases, cause the engine to shut down while the vehicle is being driven.

An engine shutdown while driving increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will secure the oxygen sensor by installing a clamp and adding an additional fastener free of charge. The safety recall began on March 31, 2011. Owners may contact the TMC Warranty Service Department at 1-877-500-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU CITATION, FREEDOM ELITE, FOUR WINDS SIESTA, CHATEAU
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
THOR MOTOR COACH
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,175

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • CHATEAU CITATION
  • FREEDOM ELITE
  • FOUR WINDS SIESTA
  • CHATEAU
  • MAJESTIC
  • FOUR WINDS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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