2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2018 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittings
Published August 25, 2017 · Recall initiated: August 24, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V522000, published August 25, 2017 and initiated August 24, 2017. Recalling firm: Thor Motor Coach; 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2018 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittings.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOR MOTOR COACH
- Model
- FREEDOM ELITE
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Lot
- 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE | 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU | 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2018 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V522000 on August 25, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOR MOTOR COACH. Model: FREEDOM ELITE.