The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V312000·Announced 2020-05-28

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2020 Motorhomes for Brake Hose Chafing Risk

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 566 2020 motorhomes because a fender liner may chafe the brake hose, potentially causing brake fluid loss and increased braking distance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting the braking system, which is explicitly categorized as 'Severe' in the rubric due to the risk of extended braking distance and crash.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2020 model year motorhomes, including the Daybreak, Four Winds, Delano, Gemini, Quantum, Tiburon, Chateau Citation, Compass, Chateau, Siesta, Freedom Elite, and Synergy models. These vehicles were built on Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis (platform 907 VS30). The recall affects a total of 566 units.

The defect involves the rear part of the fender liner on the front axle, which may contact and chafe the brake hose. This chafing can result in a loss of brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks, the braking distance may extend, increasing the risk of a crash.

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the brake hoses for chafing and replace them if necessary. The fender liner will also be altered to permit more clearance. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began on June 25, 2020. 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 COMPASS, TIBURON, SIESTA, CHATEAU CITATION
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
566

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 (12)

  • COMPASS
  • TIBURON
  • SIESTA
  • CHATEAU CITATION
  • DELANO
  • GEMINI
  • SYNERGY
  • CHATEAU
  • FOUR WINDS
  • FREEDOM ELITE
  • QUANTUM
  • DAYBREAK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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