Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systemsRecall 17V-844 · 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler

Thor Motor Coach recall 17V-844 covers 25 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler for a recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems problem, reported to NHTSA on December 27, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.

92%
Vehicles repaired23 of 25 · 2019 Q2
Vehicles affected251 model
ReportedDec 27, 2017Owners notified Jan 12, 2018
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 17V844000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Freedom Traveler motorhomes, model A27. These vehicles may be missing a heat shield between the liquid propane (LP) tank and the generator exhaust pipe.

The risk

The missing heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

The fix

TMC has notified owners, and dealers will install the missing heat shield, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000150.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

92%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2018 Q12019 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 24, 2017 to November 29, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.