Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Four Winds, Freedom Elite (2018-2019): Equipment
Recall 18V741000 · Oct 19, 2018 · Thor Motor Coach
1,384
vehicles affected
1,384
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V741000
- Date
- Oct 19, 2018
- Maker
- Thor Motor Coach
- Units affected
- 1,384
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Recreational vehicle/trailer > Lpg systems > Lines and fittings
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach | Chateau | 2018-2019 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Four Winds | 2018-2019 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Freedom Elite | 2018-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V741000?
3 models: Thor Motor Coach Chateau (2018-2019), Thor Motor Coach Four Winds (2018-2019), Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite (2018-2019), about 1,384 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V741000?
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.
What can happen?
A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
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.