2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
4 recalls, 0 complaints - 5 TSBs
20V458000 Aug 5, 2020
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak 23DB, 2018-2021 Four Winds 23U, and 2018-2021 Chateau 23U motorhomes. Bolts of the wrong size were used to secure the barrel chair pedestals, allowing the pedestal to separate from the floor in the event of a crash. As such, these moto... Read more
Consequence
If the pedestal were to separate from the floor during a crash, the seat belt anchorages may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal bolt size, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000202.
19V775000 Oct 28, 2019
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chateau 22B, 22E, 23U, 24F, 25V, and 28A, Daybreak 22GO, Four Winds 22B, 22E, 24F, 26B and 28A, Freedom Elite 22HE and 2020 Quantum GR22, and SE22 motorhomes. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five secon... Read more
Consequence
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify TMC owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for... Read more
18V741000 Oct 19, 2018
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
18V385000 Jun 8, 2018
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
RC000221SAOwner
Apr 1, 2021
200000 WHEELS
According to the tire manufacturer, Continental Tire the Americas (CTA), the affected tires may have an overcure condition and CTA has initiated a safety recall for these tires. According to CTA, overcured tires may experience a carcass b
RC000218SADealer
Mar 25, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
us. On certain model year 2012a?? 2018 5-ton Sprinter vehicles that were upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles (a??RVsa??), one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially coul
RC000218SAOwner
Mar 25, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain model year 2012a?? 2018 5-ton Sprinter vehicles that were upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles (a??RVsa??), one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially could lea
RC000210SADealer
Jan 18, 2021
010000 STEERING
It has been determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the hydraulic power steering return line hoses might detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, which could cause hydraulic fluid to leak,
No comms 2021-11
Dec 3, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for November 2021 for Thor Motor Coach.
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 (current) | 4 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 9 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 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 |