2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
5 recalls, 2 complaints
19V714000 Oct 8, 2019
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014 Tuscany 36M, 40E, 2015 Citation 24SL, Siesta 24SL, Axis 25.1 and Vegas 25.1, 2016 Four Winds 31E, 31W, 35SF, Chateau 31E, 31W, Synergy SD24, Citation 24SL, 24SS and Siesta 24SL, 24SS, 2017 Four Winds 31E, 31W, Chateau 31E, 35SD, Citation 24SS and Sies... Read more
Consequence
An inadvertently overloaded motorhome due to an incorrect carrying capacity can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will issue new OCCC labels with correct seating positions and weight calculations, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000176.
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
17V634000 Oct 9, 2017
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fres... Read more
Consequence
If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.
17V166000 Mar 13, 2017
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Four Winds Motorhomes. The sofa may not have a seat belt for the middle seating position.
Consequence
Without a seat belt, the occupant sitting in the middle position of the sofa will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install a middle seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for the recall is RC000130.
16V696000 Sep 27, 2016
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation.
Consequence
If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install carriage bolts to properly secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000122.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
WHEELS
Sep 11, 2020
Incident date: Sep 9, 2020
FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS, THE VEHICLE HAD AN ON-THE-HIGHWAY DOUBLE LEFT (DRIVER'S) SIDE REAR-TIRE BLOWOUT. THE MUDFLAP LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE TIRES (OSTENSIBLY TO PROTECT THE PROPANE TANK) WAS WORN FROM FRICTION -- CAUSED FROM BEING PRESSED AGAINST THE ROTATING TIRES. THE OME TI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 11, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 THOR CHATEAU. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT HAD TO BRAKE ABRUPTLY AND THE CABINETS OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTENTS OF THE CABINETS FLEW OUT TOWARDS THE CONTACT AND DAMAGED THE RADIO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE RV GENERAL STORE (3333 NORTH MERIDIAN AVE, NE... Read more
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 (current) | 5 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 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 |