2013 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU

2 recalls, 3 complaints

17V758000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and cl... Read more
110,400 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
13V164000 Apr 25, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport; model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 09, 2013. If the awning insta... Read more
Consequence
If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners ... Read more
427 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 3 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:BODY1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 8, 2019
Incident date: May 24, 2019
PROPANE LINE FROM REFRIGERATOR CAUSED A FIRE. ISSUE MATCHED RECALL 18V741.
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 8, 2019
Incident date: May 24, 2019
PROPANE LINE FROM REFRIGERATOR CAUSED A FIRE. ISSUE MATCHED RECALL 18V741.
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 8, 2019
Incident date: May 24, 2019
PROPANE LINE FROM REFRIGERATOR CAUSED A FIRE. ISSUE MATCHED RECALL 18V741.
Fire

THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU across all model years (2003, 2026).

65 Total Recalls
26 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
10 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 2 0 View
2025 2 0 View
2024 1 1 View
2023 2 0 View
2022 2 0 View
2021 5 2 View
2020 10 0 View
2019 4 0 View
2018 6 9 View
2017 5 2 View
2016 4 1 View
2015 3 2 View
2014 2 6 View
2013 (current) 2 3
2012 3 0 View
2011 3 0 View
2010 2 0 View
2009 1 0 View
2008 1 0 View
2007 1 0 View
2006 1 0 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 0 View
2003 1 0 View

Other THOR MOTOR COACH Models

Model Recalls Complaints
A.C.E. 0 0 View
ACE 0 0 View
ARIA 0 0 View
ASTORIA 0 0 View
ASTORIA PACIFIC 0 0 View
AVANTI 0 0 View
AXIS 0 0 View
CHALLENGER 0 0 View