Every 2019 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 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 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V775000
Oct 28, 2019Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chateau 22B, 22E, 23U, 24F, 25V, and 28A, Daybreak 22GO, Four Winds 22B, 22E, 24F, 26B and 28A, Freedom Elite 22HE and 2020 Quantum GR22, and SE22 motorhomes. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify TMC owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000177.
Full recall details for 19V775000 →Equipment · NHTSA 19V714000
Aug 10, 2019Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014 Tuscany 36M, 40E, 2015 Citation 24SL, Siesta 24SL, Axis 25.1 and Vegas 25.1, 2016 Four Winds 31E, 31W, 35SF, Chateau 31E, 31W, Synergy SD24, Citation 24SL, 24SS and Siesta 24SL, 24SS, 2017 Four Winds 31E, 31W, Chateau 31E, 35SD, Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2018 Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2019 Quantum CR24, Four Winds 24BL, Citation 24MB and Siesta 24MB and 2020 Quantum CR24, Citation 24MB, Siesta 24MB, Chateau 24BL and Synergy 24MB vehicles. The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label has the incorrect carrying capacity listed, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- An inadvertently overloaded motorhome due to an incorrect carrying capacity can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will issue new OCCC labels with correct seating positions and weight calculations, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000176.
Full recall details for 19V714000 →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 →Suspension · NHTSA 18V385000
Aug 6, 2018Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019 Thor Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw, Quantum and Vegas motorhomes built on modified Ford E-450 chassis. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Risk
- The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- TMC has notified owners, and dealers will tighten U-bolts to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000156.
Full recall details for 18V385000 →
2019 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds. Thor Motor Coach has issued at least 5 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
- Air Bags1
- Seats1
- Structure1
- Visibility1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (3)
- Steering (3)
- Electrical System (2)
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“After purchasing used Thor Four Winds 31Y with 1095 miles on the odometer from Albany Rv, Albany NY in April 2021, the air bag system began to stay constantly on (illuminated). The dealer refused to address the issue.”
2019 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDSMar 18, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11457241
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 THOR FOUR WINDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DETACHED FROM THE RV WITHOUT IMPACT.”
2019 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDSAug 3, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11342939
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