THOR A.C.E. 2018: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V498000

Make Model Year
THOR A.C.E. 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-08-22 2018-07-30 2018-08-03

Production Dates: 2017-09-27 - 2017-10-09

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000158

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 167

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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

Contact with the tire may cause the LP hose to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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

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.