Recall 18V498000: 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 18V498000 was filed by Thor Motor Coach and received on July 30, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 167.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on August 22, 2018.
- 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 Thor Ace 27.2 recreational vehicles. The rubber liquid propane (LP) hose may sag and contact the tire in the wheel well.
Consequence (official text)
Contact with the tire may cause the LP hose to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy (official text)
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rubber LP hose and replace it as necessary. Dealers will install additional p-clamps or relocate the existing p-clamps to properly secure the hose, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000158.
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: RC000158.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR COACH | ACE | 2018 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2018 Thor Motor Coach Ace 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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