Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Four Winds, Freedom Elite and others: U-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Date

June 8, 2018

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Chateau (2019); Thor Motor Coach Four Winds (2019); Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite (2019); Thor Motor Coach Majestic (2019); Thor Motor Coach Outlaw (2019); Thor Motor Coach Quantum (2019); Thor Motor Coach Vegas (2019)

Component

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019 Thor Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw, Quantum and Vegas motorhomes built on modified Ford E-450 chassis. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.

Potentially affected

691

What can happen

The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC has notified owners, and dealers will tighten U-bolts to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000156.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

June 22, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000156

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V385000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.