Every 2018 Thor Motor Coach Axis recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 21V441000
Oct 6, 2021Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Assembly
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Axis 25.6 and 2018-2021 Vegas 25.6 motorhomes. The heat shield between the LP tank and chassis muffler was not installed.
- Risk
- A missing heat shield increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V441000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V758000
Nov 22, 2017Equipment
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Full recall details for 17V758000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V634000
Sep 10, 2017Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tires and Rims for Motor vehicles over 10,000lbs."
- Risk
- If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.
Full recall details for 17V634000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 17V692000
Feb 11, 2017Exterior Lighting
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes. The wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket causing the trailer lights to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V692000 →
2018 Thor Motor Coach Axis complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Axis. Thor Motor Coach has issued at least 3 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Visibility/Wiper2
- Structure1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (2)
- Visibility (1)
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Axis. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“2018 THOR AXIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIPER ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO COVER THE PROPER DISTANCE ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THE POST ON THE EITHER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTS THE DRIVER'S VIEW WHEN TURNING.”
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH AXISJul 19, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11233351
“MOTORHOME WAS DELIVERED WITH THE DRIVER SIDE (DS) ONLY RAISING TO APPROX 45*, CENTER OF DRIVER'S VIEW. DEALER DID NOT HAVE A FIX. ANY ADJUSTMENT TO RAISE THE ARM CAUSE THE ARMS TO COLLIDE AND JAM. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND COMMON TO THE AXIS/VEGAS LINE BY READER RESPONSES IN ONLINE FORUM.”
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH AXISJul 9, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11230580
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