Thor Motor Coach Chateau problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 26 recalls on file for the Thor Motor Coach Chateau (2005–2026).

Complaints
9
Recalls
26
Model years
22
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2005200720092011201312015120174201922021202312025
NHTSA complaints per Thor Motor Coach Chateau model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Thor Motor Coach Chateau model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Chateau00002—
2025 Chateau00002—
2024 Chateau10001Engine
2023 Chateau00002—
2022 Chateau00002—
2021 Chateau20002Engine
2020 Chateau00007—
2019 Chateau00003—
2018 Chateau40225Body & Structure
2017 Chateau10005Wheels & Tires
2016 Chateau00004—
2015 Chateau10003Body & Structure
2014 Chateau00002—
2013 Chateau00002—
2012 Chateau00003—
2011 Chateau00003—
2010 Chateau00002—
2009 Chateau00001—
2008 Chateau00001—
2007 Chateau00001—
2006 Chateau00001—
2005 Chateau00001—

Most common Thor Motor Coach Chateau problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2022
Complaints about the Thor Motor Coach Chateau received by NHTSA each month.

Thor Motor Coach Chateau recalls

  • Recall 25V709000Oct 17, 2025527 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: A LP hose that contacts the generator exhaust increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V171000Mar 20, 20254,251 vehiclesModel years 2023–2026

    Risk: A slide-Out room that extends unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V611000Aug 10, 2022262 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V300000May 5, 20223,374 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V419000Jul 20, 202063 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Battery cable contact with the exhaust manifold and heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V312000May 28, 2020566 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the brake fluid leaks, this may extend the braking distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V308000May 27, 2020566 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If a customer were to rely on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, the possibility of a vehicle rollaway or unintended vehicle movement cannot be ruled out which could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V303000May 27, 202034 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V178000Mar 25, 202022 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 19V775000Oct 28, 2019378 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 19V714000Oct 8, 2019101 vehiclesModel years 2016–2020

    Risk: An inadvertently overloaded motorhome due to an incorrect carrying capacity can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V609000Aug 20, 20191,941 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 19V240000Mar 27, 2019110 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn in the wrong direction, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 18V741000Oct 19, 20181,384 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V385000Jun 8, 2018691 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 17V758000Nov 22, 2017110,400 vehiclesModel years 2005–2018

    Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V634000Oct 9, 2017507 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V522000Aug 24, 2017860 vehiclesModel years 2018

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

  • Recall 17V166000Mar 13, 2017171 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Without a seat belt, the occupant sitting in the middle position of the sofa will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

  • Recall 16V696000Sep 27, 2016223 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 15V745000Nov 10, 201512,656 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 15V224000Apr 15, 2015168 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the vehicle is loaded to its weight capacity without including the weight of the water carried onboard, the motorhome may be overloaded. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V004000Jan 8, 2015154 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket to fail, and the awning to fall and potentially strike and injure a person beneath it.

  • Recall 14V695000Nov 3, 2014215 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.

  • Recall 13V164000Apr 25, 2013427 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Other Thor Motor Coach models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology