2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety components and equipment malfunctions. The complaints data does not show specific defects reported by owners.
There are multiple recalls affecting various systems including visibility, seating, propane fuel lines, labeling, and fire safety equipment. These recalls address safety hazards that could increase the risk of injury or crash if left uncorrected.
Recalls- Backup camera display. Recall 19V240000 affects 110 vehicles. The backup camera display may revert to factory default settings that invert the image, causing the driver to unintentionally turn in the wrong direction and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install a harness to prevent image inversion at no cost.
- Barrel chair pedestal bolts. Recall 20V458000 covers 248 vehicles. Incorrect bolt size used to secure barrel chair pedestals may allow separation from the floor during a crash, risking seat belt anchor failure and injury. Dealers will inspect and replace hardware as needed for free.
- LP hose routing. Recall 17V522000 involves 860 vehicles. The LP hose can sag and become pinched between the frame and leaf spring u-bolts, potentially causing a propane leak and fire hazard. Dealers will inspect hose routing and secure hoses with additional P-clamps at no charge.
- Refrigerator base plate clearance. Recall 18V741000 affects 1384 motorhomes. Insufficient space under the refrigerator may damage the LP hose, risking propane leaks and fire. Dealers will remove part of the refrigerator base plate to create proper clearance free of charge.
- Cargo carrying capacity label. Recall 17V634000 covers 507 vehicles. The water capacity on the CCC label may be incorrect, possibly causing vehicle overloading and increasing crash risk. Owners will receive corrected labels at no cost.
- Kidde fire extinguishers. Recall 17V758000 affects 110,400 vehicles. Plastic-handle or push button fire extinguishers may clog, require excessive force to activate, or have nozzles that can detach, failing to operate during a fire and increasing injury risk. Owners are instructed to contact Kidde for a free replacement extinguisher.
Owners with repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may have protections under state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could clarify available rights and options.
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
113509
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
248 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak 23DB, 2018-2021 Four Winds 23U, and 2018-2021 Chateau 23U motorhomes. Bolts of the wrong size were used to secure the barrel chair pedestals, allowing the pedestal to separate from the floor in the event of a crash. As such, these motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems" and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: If the pedestal were to separate from the floor during a crash, the seat belt anchorages may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
110 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Thor Chateau and Four Winds motorhomes and 2019-2020 Magnitude and Omni motorhomes. The backup camera displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn in the wrong direction, increasing the risk of crash.
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
1384 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
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.
Risk: A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
110400 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
507 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tires and Rims for Motor vehicles over 10,000lbs."
Risk: If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
860 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
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.
Risk: A propane fuel leak may increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.