Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #18V385000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V385000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting 2019 thor four winds, chateau, freedom elite, majestic, outlaw, quantum and vegas motorhomes built on modified ford e-450 chassis Includes 691 affected units, Insufficient U-Bolt Torque Causing Axle Separation, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019 thor four winds, chateau, freedom elite, majestic, outlaw, quantum and vegas motorhomes built on modified ford e-450 chassis

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2019 thor four winds, chateau, freedom elite, majestic, outlaw, quantum and vegas motorhomes built on modified ford e-450 chassis. the u-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.

Corrective Action

Tmc has notified owners, and dealers will tighten u-bolts to the proper torque, free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2018. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000156.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V385000
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
Report Received Date: 2018-06-08T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient u-bolt torque causing axle separation
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 691

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RC000156
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2019 thor four winds, chateau, freedom elite, majestic, outlaw, quantum and vegas motorhomes built on modified ford e-450 chassis. the u-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence Summary: The loose u-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Tmc has notified owners, and dealers will tighten u-bolts to the proper torque, free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2018. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000156.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 69.03

Metadata

SID: row-g2dd.c5s7-4usp
NHTSA ID: 18V385000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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