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
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
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
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 |