repaired · 2022 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. Water may get into the BIM/BIR and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom EliteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-711 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 17, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite 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.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the…
repaired · 2022 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Overheated wires can increase the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. If the brake fluid leaks, this may extend the braking distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 3 more recalls
no report yet
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. If a customer were to rely on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, the possibility of a vehicle rollaway or unintended vehicle movement…
no report yet
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing 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
2020 vs. every other Freedom Elite 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 Freedom Elite median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Freedom Elite owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, AND MAKING A LEFT TURN THE RV LOSS MOTIVE POWER, POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON…
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