2017 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE
2 recalls, 4 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
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.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 26, 2024
Incident date: Aug 18, 2024
Last week I parked in a large public parking lot and attempted to turn my car off. I received a notification in my dash to “shift to park” even though my car was already in park. I was unable to turn the car off or lock the doors. I ended up having to leave. I have now gotten this message six ti... Read more
STEERING
Aug 26, 2024
Incident date: Aug 18, 2024
Last week I parked in a large public parking lot and attempted to turn my car off. I received a notification in my dash to “shift to park” even though my car was already in park. I was unable to turn the car off or lock the doors. I ended up having to leave. I have now gotten this message six ti... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 26, 2024
Incident date: Aug 18, 2024
Last week I parked in a large public parking lot and attempted to turn my car off. I received a notification in my dash to “shift to park” even though my car was already in park. I was unable to turn the car off or lock the doors. I ended up having to leave. I have now gotten this message six ti... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 2, 2018
Incident date: Aug 15, 2018
THE BACK UP CAMERA IS FAULTY BRAND IS AXXERA MODEL AV615BHM REPAIRED WENT FAULTY NO PICTURE.REPAIRED WENT FAULTY AGAIN. THIS TIME WAS TOLD COMPANY NO LONGER MAKES MODEL. YOU HAVE TO BUY NEW MODEL THOR DOESN'T WANT TO REPLACE . THE BACK UP CAMERA IS A EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE IN A MOTOR HOME
THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE across all model years (2010, 2026).
37
Total Recalls
19
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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