The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V385000·Announced 2018-06-08

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2019 Motorhomes Due to Rear Axle Bolt Issue

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 691 specific 2019 motorhome models because rear axle U-bolts may be insufficiently tightened, posing a risk of axle separation and loss of control.

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 (rear axle U-bolts) that could lead to axle separation and loss of control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

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 recall involves 691 vehicles where the U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.

The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break, allowing the axle to separate. This defect increases the risk of a loss of control and a crash. TMC has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the 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. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE, OUTLAW, FOUR WINDS, VEGAS
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
691

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 (7)

  • FREEDOM ELITE
  • OUTLAW
  • FOUR WINDS
  • VEGAS
  • CHATEAU
  • QUANTUM
  • MAJESTIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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