Lpg systems: lines and fittingsRecall 18V-498 · 2018 Thor Motor Coach ACE
Thor Motor Coach recall 18V-498 covers 167 2018 Thor Motor Coach ACE for a lpg systems: lines and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V498000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Thor Ace 27.2 recreational vehicles. The rubber liquid propane (LP) hose may sag and contact the tire in the wheel well.
The risk
Contact with the tire may cause the LP hose to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rubber LP hose and replace it as necessary. Dealers will install additional p-clamps or relocate the existing p-clamps to properly secure the hose, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000158.
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.