The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V741000·Announced 2018-10-19

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2018-2019 Models Due to Propane Leak Risk

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018-2019 Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite vehicles because a liquid propane hose may be damaged, creating a leak and 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 (improper hose clearance) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite vehicles. The recall involves 1,384 units where the liquid propane (LP) hose may not have adequate space between the floor and the metal plate on the refrigerator. This lack of clearance can cause damage to the hose, potentially creating a propane leak.

A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire. The recall began on December 11, 2018. Thor Motor Coach 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.

Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867. The company's number for this recall is RC000162. 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, CHATEAU, FOUR WINDS
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,384

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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