Thor Motor Coach 2018-2022 Axis 25.6 Fire Recall: Missing Heat Shield
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2018-2022 Axis 25.6 motorhomes due to a missing heat shield that increases fire risk. Dealers will install a free heat shield.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A missing heat shield increases the risk of a fire.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Thor Motor Coach is recalling specific 2018-2022 Axis 25.6 motorhomes because a heat shield between the LP tank and chassis muffler was not installed. This missing shield can cause a fire, so dealers will install a free heat shield to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80091-thor-motor-coach-2018-2022-axis-25-6-fire-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80091-thor-motor-coach-2018-2022-axis-25-6-fire-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V441000
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“Thor Motor Coach 2018-2022 Axis 25.6 Fire Recall: Missing Heat Shield.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80091-thor-motor-coach-2018-2022-axis-25-6-fire-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #21V441000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V441000).
Why it’s dangerous
A heat shield that's missing between the LP gas tank and the chassis muffler can allow hot gases to ignite, potentially causing a fire. This risk is higher when the motorhome is parked in direct sunlight or near heat sources.
Who’s affected
Owners of Thor Motor Coach 2018-2022 Axis 25.6 motorhomes are affected. Those using the motorhome for extended periods or in areas with high heat exposure may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Thor Motor Coach 2018-2022 Axis 25.6 model has a missing heat shield between the LP tank and chassis muffler. The recall covers these specific motorhome models.
- Brand
Thor Motor Coach- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Free Fix
Dealers will install a heat shield at no cost to fix the missing shield between the LP tank and chassis muffler.
Check for Notification Letter
You should have received a notification letter from Thor Motor Coach mailed July 22, 2021.
July 22, 2021
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000228.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- Owner letters mailed
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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 21V441000 — Thor Motor Coach 2018-2022 Axis 25.6 Fire Recall: Missing Heat Shield Hello, I own a Thor Motor Coach 2018-2022 Axis 25.6 Fire Recall: Missing Heat Shield that is covered by recall 21V441000 from Thor Motor Coach. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000228. 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 #21V441000 (October 6, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.