Lpg systems: lines and fittingsRecall 17V-522 · Thor Motor Coach vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 17V-522 covers 860 Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a lpg systems: lines and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V522000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 4, 2017 to July 27, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.