Recall 17V522000

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

Report Date
20170824
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

A propane fuel leak may increase the risk of a fire.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.