Lpg systems: lines and fittingsRecall 18V-741 · Thor Motor Coach vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 18V-741 covers 1,384 Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a lpg systems: lines and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V741000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.