Every 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seat Belts · NHTSA 20V458000
May 8, 2020Seat Belts
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak 23DB, 2018-2021 Four Winds 23U, and 2018-2021 Chateau 23U motorhomes. Bolts of the wrong size were used to secure the barrel chair pedestals, allowing the pedestal to separate from the floor in the event of a crash. As such, these motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems" and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- If the pedestal were to separate from the floor during a crash, the seat belt anchorages may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal bolt size, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000202.
Full recall details for 20V458000 →Visibility · NHTSA 19V240000
Mar 27, 2019Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Thor Chateau and Four Winds motorhomes and 2019-2020 Magnitude and Omni motorhomes. The backup camera displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
- Risk
- If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn in the wrong direction, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a harness to install that will prevent the image from inverting, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000168.
Full recall details for 19V240000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V741000
Oct 19, 2018Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines and Fittings
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) hose may not have adequate space between the floor and the metal plate on the refrigerator, causing damage to the hose and possibly creating a propane leak.
- Risk
- A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V741000 →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 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V522000
Aug 24, 2017Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines and Fittings
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Four Winds, Chateau and Freedom Elite recreational vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) hose may sag and become pinched between the frame and the leaf spring u-bolts, potentially damaging the hose and causing a propane leak.
- Risk
- A propane fuel leak may increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the LP hose routing and install additional P-clamps or relocate the P-clamps to properly secure the hose, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000144.
Full recall details for 17V522000 →
2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, reporting 2 fires, 2 injuries. Thor Motor Coach has issued at least 7 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
- Unknown Or Other3
- Electrical System2
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
- Engine1
- Equipment1
- Structure1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (4)
- Steering (4)
- Electrical System (3)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Read Thor Motor Coach Chateau owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedFire
“The contact owned a 2018 Thor Chateau. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 45 MPH, he saw another vehicle encroaching into his lane head-on from the opposite lane.”
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAUJan 5, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11446337
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR CHATEAU CITATION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND PULLING INTO AN RV PARK, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT PROPANE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK.”
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU CITATIONMay 10, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11093210
Fire
“ON AUGUST 12, 2020, I WAS DRIVING HWY 330 TO BIG BEAR LAKE, CA, WHEN A SMALL FIRE OCCURRED IN MY 2018 THOR CHATEAU. MY WIFE AND I FIRST NOTICED THE SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC. SHE INVESTIGATED THE INTERIOR OF THE RV WHILE I SEARCHED FOR A SAFE TURN-OUT OFF THE HIGHWAY.”
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAUAug 18, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11350174
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR CHATEAU RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RV WAS PLACED IN STORAGE FOR THREE MONTHS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROPANE TANK LEAKED PROPANE FUEL.”
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAUJul 21, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11340577
“PROPANE GAS HOLES WERE CRASHED THE BODY FRAME. CAUSING PROPANE GAS TO EMPTY.”
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAUJun 15, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11328881
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