2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau problems, complaints & recalls

2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau recalls (5)

• Recall 19V240000Mar 27, 2019110 vehicles
  VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

  Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Thor Chateau and Four Winds motorhomes and 2019-2020 Magnitude and Omni motorhomes. The backup camera displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

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

  Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a harness to install that will prevent the image from inverting, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000168.

• Recall 18V741000Oct 19, 20181,384 vehicles
  EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

  Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) hose may not have adequate space between the floor and the metal plate on the refrigerator, causing damage to the hose and possibly creating a propane leak.

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

  Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will remove a portion of the refrigerator base plate to provide additional clearance for the LP hose, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000162.

• Recall 17V758000Nov 22, 2017110,400 vehicles
  EQUIPMENT

  Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

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

  Remedy: Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

• Recall 17V634000Oct 9, 2017507 vehicles
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

  Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tires and Rims for Motor vehicles over 10,000lbs."

  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.

  Remedy: TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.

• Recall 17V522000Aug 24, 2017860 vehicles
  EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

  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.

  Risk: 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.

Recent 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Jan 5, 202212,400 miNHFire2 injuredTowedElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   The contact owned a 2018 Thor Chateau. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 45 MPH, he saw another vehicle encroaching into his lane head-on from the opposite lane. As her husband began to veer the camper to the right side of the roadway, the other vehicle sideswiped the driver’s side of the camper and the inside of the camper immediately caught on fire. The fire quickly spread throughout the camper as her husband lost complete control of the vehicle. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11446337 · source
2. Filed Aug 18, 202024,500 miCAFireOther / Unknown

   On august 12, 2020, i was driving hwy 330 to big bear lake, ca, when a small fire occurred in my 2018 thor chateau. My wife and i first noticed the smell of burning plastic. She investigated the interior of the rv while i searched for a safe turn-out off the highway. She eventually saw smoke flowing from the rear of the rv. Within four minutes we were off the highway and discovered smoke coming from a passenger-side compartment directly above the exhaust exit pipe. Upon…

   NHTSA complaint #11350174 · source
3. Filed Jul 21, 20204,000 miNYBody & Structure

   Tl* the contact owns a 2018 thor chateau rv. The contact stated that the rv was placed in storage for three months. The contact stated that the propane tank leaked propane fuel. The rv was taken to gander rv and outdoors of bartow located at 203 bartow 7400 state rd 60 east, bartow, fl 33830 to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the propane lines were severed by the rear spring strap hangers. The rv was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11340577 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology