THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS (2019) recall — Equipment
Thor recalls 2018-2019 Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite motor coaches for potential propane leaks causing fire risk. Owners must have refrigerator base plate modified for LP hose clearance.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Thor is recalling certain 2018-2019 Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite motor coaches because the refrigerator's LP hose may be too close to the floor, risking propane leaks and fire. This affects owners who have these specific models. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224433-thor-four-winds-2018-2019-propane-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224433-thor-four-winds-2018-2019-propane-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V741000
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“Thor Four Winds 2018-2019: Propane Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224433-thor-four-winds-2018-2019-propane-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V741000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V741000).
Why it’s dangerous
The liquid propane hose for the refrigerator may be too close to the floor, causing damage to the hose. This can lead to propane leaks, which increase fire risk in the vehicle.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Thor Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite motor coaches are affected. Those with the refrigerator base plate installed too low are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2019 Thor Four Winds, Chateau, or Freedom Elite model. The issue involves the refrigerator base plate being too close to the floor.
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What to do — step by step
Contact TMC Customer Service
Reach out to Thor Motor Coach at 1-877-855-2867 to get the refrigerator base plate modified for LP hose clearance.
What NHTSA says to do
TMC 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. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000162.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The liquid propane hose for the refrigerator may be too close to the floor, causing damage and potentially creating a propane leak.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Thor Motor Coach at 1-877-855-2867 to have the refrigerator base plate modified for LP hose clearance.
Is there a deadline for this fix?
The recall began December 11, 2018, but the remedy is free and ongoing; no specific deadline is mentioned.
Contact Thor Motor Coach
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thor Motor Coach to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V741000 — Thor Motor Coach Thor Motor Coach Hello, I own a Thor Motor Coach that is covered by recall 18V741000 from Thor Motor Coach. The official recall notice states: TMC 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. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000162. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V741000 (October 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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