THOR MOTOR COACH ACE (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018 Ace motorhomes with faulty trailer lights that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact TMC for free wiring repair by November 21, 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2018 Ace motorhomes because trailer lights may not work properly, which could increase crash risk. This affects vehicles that were sold between November 2017 and the present. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225394-thor-motor-coach-2018-ace-trailer-lights-may-cause-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225394-thor-motor-coach-2018-ace-trailer-lights-may-cause-crash · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V692000
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“Thor Motor Coach 2018 Ace: Trailer Lights May Cause Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225394-thor-motor-coach-2018-ace-trailer-lights-may-cause-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #17V692000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V692000).
Why it’s dangerous
The trailer lights may not function properly due to incorrect wiring in the trailer lighting socket. This causes the lights to fail to meet federal safety standards, increasing the risk of a crash when towing.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Thor Motor Coach Ace motorhomes are affected. Those who use trailer lights for towing are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Thor Motor Coach Ace has trailer lights that don't work properly. The recall started on November 21, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact TMC Customer Service
Call 1-877-500-1020 to schedule a free wiring repair for your trailer lights.
What NHTSA says to do
Thor has notified owners and dealers will re-wire a new connector, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The trailer lights may not function properly due to incorrect wiring in the trailer lighting socket, causing the lights to fail federal safety standards.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2018 Thor Motor Coach Ace has trailer lights that don't work properly. The recall started on November 21, 2017.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020 to schedule a free wiring repair for your trailer lights.
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 17V692000 — Thor Motor Coach Thor Motor Coach Hello, I own a Thor Motor Coach that is covered by recall 17V692000 from Thor Motor Coach. The official recall notice states: Thor has notified owners and dealers will re-wire a new connector, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148. 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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Where this comes from
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 #17V692000 (February 11, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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