Thor Motor Coach Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Quantum and 1 more (2020-2021): Power train
Recall 20V178000 · Mar 25, 2020 · Thor Motor Coach
22
vehicles affected
22
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V178000
- Date
- Mar 25, 2020
- Maker
- Thor Motor Coach
- Units affected
- 22
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Differential unit; Power train > Driveline > Driveshaft
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach | Axis | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Chateau | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Four Winds | 2020-2021 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Quantum | 2020 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Vegas | 2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V178000?
5 models: Thor Motor Coach Axis (2020), Thor Motor Coach Chateau (2020), Thor Motor Coach Four Winds (2020-2021) and 2 more, about 22 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V178000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.