NHTSA recall 17V522000
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittings
Thor Motor Coach Chateau and 2 more
Reported Aug 24, 2017860 vehicles affectedThor Motor CoachMaker’s number RC000144Built Mar 4, 2017 – Jul 27, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
A propane fuel leak may increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.