The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V522000·Announced 2017-08-24

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2018 RVs for Propane Hose Leak Risk

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018 Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite recreational vehicles because a liquid propane hose may sag and pinch, potentially causing a leak and fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to a propane leak, which is a risk-of-harm product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2018 Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite recreational vehicles. The recall involves 860 units where the liquid propane (LP) hose may sag and become pinched between the frame and the leaf spring u-bolts. This condition can damage the hose, leading to a propane leak.

A propane fuel leak may increase the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the hazard involves a flammable gas leak.

Dealers will inspect the LP hose routing and install or relocate P-clamps to properly secure the hose, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE, CHATEAU, FOUR WINDS
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
860

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 (3)

  • FREEDOM ELITE
  • CHATEAU
  • FOUR WINDS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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