The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V498000·Announced 2018-07-30

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2018 Ace RVs Due to LP Hose Fire Risk

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 167 2018 Ace recreational vehicles because a rubber liquid propane hose may sag and contact the tire, creating a fire risk.

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 (LPG system) where a leak increases the risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (score 4) due to significant injury/property-damage potential.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2018 Thor Ace 27.2 recreational vehicles. The recall involves 167 units where the rubber liquid propane (LP) hose may sag and contact the tire in the wheel well.

Contact with the tire may cause the LP hose to leak, increasing the risk of a fire. This defect is associated with the LPG systems, specifically the lines and fittings.

Dealers will inspect the rubber LP hose and replace it as necessary. They will also install additional p-clamps or relocate existing p-clamps to properly secure the hose, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH ACE
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
167

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 (1)

  • ACE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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