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2021 Thor Motor Coach ChateauProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-419 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 79%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Chateau has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2021 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.

79%repaired · 2022 Q2

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 20V-419 · Jul 20, 2020 · 63 vehicles · 50 repaired

Risk. Battery cable contact with the exhaust manifold and heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 20V-303 · May 27, 2020 · 34 vehicles

Risk. Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2021 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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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Chateau owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V795000 (ENGINE) on the 2021 Thor Motor Coach; however, when the dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment for the recall repair, the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The…
Complaint 11697635 · Nov 5, 2025

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