FOUR WINDS FREEDOM ELITE 2018: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
| Make : FOUR WINDS | Model : FREEDOM ELITE | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2017-03-04 - 2017-07-27 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V522000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-10-13 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-08-24 | Date Added to Database: 2017-08-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000144 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 860 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
A propane fuel leak may increase the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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