Thor Motor Coach | NHTSA Recall #20V178000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V178000 by Thor Motor Coach. Affecting 2020 chateau 31w and 31wv, quantum kw29 and lf31, vegas 24 Includes 22 affected units, Driveshaft May Separate From Rear Axle, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020 chateau 31w and 31wv, quantum kw29 and lf31, vegas 24

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V178000

Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach

Report Received Date: 2020-03-25T00:00:00

Subject: Driveshaft may separate from rear axle

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 22

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RC000188

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 20V178000

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Created At: 1742808662

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