The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V718000·Announced 2020-11-19

2021 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds motorhomes recalled for stove gas leak

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2021 Four Winds motorhomes with Dometic stoves due to a potential gas leak that could increase fire risk. The stove's saddle valve bolt may be overtightened, damaging the seal.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 motorhome stove with a potential gas leak, creating a fire hazard. This is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not been reported; per the rubric, the score is 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021 Four Winds motorhomes equipped with Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, which can damage the o-ring seal and cause a continuous gas leak.

A gas leak from the stove increases the risk of fire.

TMC will notify owners. Dealers will install a remedy kit including gaskets, washers, thread-locker bolts, and two round orange labels at no cost. The recall began January 14, 2021. Owners can contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 (TMC recall number RC000207) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Additional information is available at www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — RV/Motorhome Appliance
Hazard
Affected units
190

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)

  • FOUR WINDS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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