Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Four Winds, Freedom Elite: Lines and fittings

Date

Oct. 19, 2018

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Chateau (2018, 2019); Thor Motor Coach Four Winds (2018, 2019); Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite (2018, 2019)

Component

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Lines And Fittings

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

1384

What can happen

A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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

Dec. 11, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000162

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V741000

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.