Recall 17V522000: Thor Motor Coach
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 17V522000 was filed by Thor Motor Coach and received on August 24, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 860.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on October 13, 2017.
- Production dates listed: March 4, 2017 to July 27, 2017.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Four Winds, Chateau and Freedom Elite recreational vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) hose may sag and become pinched between the frame and the leaf spring u-bolts, potentially damaging the hose and causing a propane leak.
Consequence (official text)
A propane fuel leak may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy (official text)
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the LP hose routing and install additional P-clamps or relocate the P-clamps to properly secure the hose, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000144.
Notes and contacts as published
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Manufacturer campaign number: RC000144.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHATEAU | 2018 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FOUR WINDS | 2018 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | FREEDOM ELITE | 2018 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau listed in the notice
- 2018 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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