THOR CHATEAU 2019: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V741000

Make Model Year
THOR CHATEAU 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-11 2018-10-19 2018-10-24

Production Dates: 2017-11-01 - 2018-02-28

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC000162

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

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1384

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Thor Motor Coach "TMC" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite vehicles. The liquid propane "LP" hose may not have adequate space between the floor and the metal plate on the refrigerator, causing damage to the hose and possibly creating a propane leak.

Consequence

A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will remove a portion of the refrigerator base plate to provide additional clearance for the LP hose, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000162.

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.