NHTSA Campaign 20V178000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Issued by Thor Motor Coach · Reported Mar 25, 2020 · 22 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau 31W and 31WV, Quantum KW29 and LF31, Vegas 24.1 and Axis 24.1 motorhomes and 2020-2021 Four Winds 24F, 28Z, and 31E motorhomes built on a Ford chassis. The rear axle differential may have an insufficient amount of fluid, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and a driveshaft separation.
Consequence
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur if the transmission is left in Park, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall is began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000188.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR COACH | AXIS | 2020 | 22 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU | 2020 | 22 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS | 2020 | 22 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS | 2021 | 22 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | QUANTUM | 2020 | 22 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | VEGAS | 2020 | 22 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V178000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.