2019 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Thor Motor Coach Four Winds and others recall: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall on June 8, 2018. It covers about 691 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 691
- reported
- Jun 8, 2018
- owners notified
- Jun 22, 2018
- related complaints
- 1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 18V385000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
2019 Thor Motor Coach Chateau2019 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds2019 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite2019 Thor Motor Coach Majestic2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw2019 Thor Motor Coach Quantum2019 Thor Motor Coach Vegas
Questions about recall 18V385000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Thor Motor Coach Four Winds and others u-bolt, leaf spring to axle?
Yes. Recall 18V385000, reported on June 8, 2018, covers about 691 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V385000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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