NHTSA recall 18V741000
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittings
Thor Motor Coach Chateau and 2 more
Reported Oct 19, 20181,384 vehicles affectedThor Motor CoachMaker’s number RC000162Built Nov 1, 2017 – Feb 28, 2018
The defect
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.
The risk
A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.