Recall 20V178000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Report Date
20200325
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau 31W and 31WV, Quantum KW29 and LF31, Vegas 24.1 and Axis 24.1 motorhomes and 2020-2021 Four Winds 24F, 28Z, and 31E motorhomes built on a Ford chassis. The rear axle differential may have an insufficient amount of fluid, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and a driveshaft separation.

Safety Consequence

If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur if the transmission is left in Park, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall is began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000188.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS
2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU
2020 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
2020 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM
2020 THOR MOTOR COACH VEGAS
2021 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS

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