Every 2020 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 →Visibility · NHTSA 20V339000
Sep 6, 2020Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 ACE, 2021 Four Winds and 2020 Gemini, Axis, Compass, Delano, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, and Vegas motorhomes. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.
- Risk
- If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000192.
Full recall details for 20V339000 →Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · NHTSA 20V303000
May 27, 2020Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Quantum, Chateau and Four Winds, and 2020 Vegas and Axis motorhomes built on a Ford E-series chassis. A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in damage to the circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
- Risk
- Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- TMC will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage. If no damage is found, dealers will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. If damage is found, dealers will splice in new wire and apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall The recall began June 25, 2020., 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000189.
Full recall details for 20V303000 →Power Train · NHTSA 20V178000
Mar 25, 2020Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau 31W and 31WV, Quantum KW29 and LF31, Vegas 24.1 and Axis 24.1 motorhomes and 2020-2021 Four Winds 24F, 28Z, and 31E motorhomes built on a Ford chassis. The rear axle differential may have an insufficient amount of fluid, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and a driveshaft separation.
- Risk
- If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur if the transmission is left in Park, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Fix
- Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall is began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000188.
Full recall details for 20V178000 →
2020 Thor Motor Coach Axis complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Thor Motor Coach Axis. Thor Motor Coach has issued at least 1 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
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
- Service Brakes1
Service bulletins by component
What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 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.
“THIS IS A FORD E350 CHASSIS IN A 2021 THOR AXIS MOTOR COACH. A SERVICE ADVANCETRAC MESSAGE ALONG WITH A CURVY HIGHWAY SYMBOL COMES ON WHILE DRIVING STEADY. WHEN I SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND RESTART, IT CLEARS.”
2020 THOR MOTOR COACH AXISMay 6, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11415429
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