repaired · 2020 Q3
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
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 ChateauProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-758 the manufacturer reports only 12% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 5, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Equipment
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Other: labels
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.
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repaired · 2019 Q1
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. A propane fuel leak may increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thor Motor Coach.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Chateau year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Chateau median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Chateau owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2018 Thor Chateau. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 45 MPH, he saw another vehicle encroaching into his lane head-on from the opposite lane. As her husband began to veer the camper to the right side of the roadway, the other vehicle sideswiped the…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR CHATEAU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL MALFUNCTION REGARDING THE HIGH POWER ELECTRIC FUNCTIONS RUNNING THROUGH THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION UNDER THE REAR OF THE MOBILE HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A MAIN POWER WIRE THAT WAS NOT…
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