2017 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite

Routine

Owners filed 2 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the visibility/wiper. It has been recalled 2 times.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Visibility/Wiper1
000
Unknown or Other1
000

2 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Equipment17V758000
Filed Nov 22, 2017110,400 vehiclesThor Motor Coach

Defect. 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.

Seat Belts17V166000
Filed Mar 13, 2017171 vehiclesThor Motor Coach

Defect. Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Four Winds Motorhomes. The sofa may not have a seat belt for the middle seating position.

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.

Remedy. Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install a middle seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for the recall is RC000130.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 26, 2024AZ

The vehicle is a 2018 Thor Freedom Elite 28LE. The incident occurred when the exterior LP gas connection ( for gas grill connection) dislodged and the gas line drug on the pavement. I don't know exactly how long it was loose before I discovered it - could have been four hours. The hose fitting ground almost completely off and was leaking propane when I found it. Approximately two gallons of propane had leaked out (full tank is nine). My issue of the manufacture is that the hose had no additional security other than the connection at the door assembly and when it failed the hose made contact with the ground. Fortunately for me the fittings were brass and did not cause a fire or explosion. I have a couple pictures of what was left after the incident.

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Oct 2, 2018NM

THE BACK UP CAMERA IS FAULTY BRAND IS AXXERA MODEL AV615BHM REPAIRED WENT FAULTY NO PICTURE.REPAIRED WENT FAULTY AGAIN. THIS TIME WAS TOLD COMPANY NO LONGER MAKES MODEL. YOU HAVE TO BUY NEW MODEL THOR DOESN'T WANT TO REPLACE . THE BACK UP CAMERA IS A EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE IN A MOTOR HOME

2 of 2 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2018
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20260100Routine
20250200Routine
20241100Routine
20230100Routine
20222000Routine
20210400Routine
20202710Routine
20190400Routine
20183300Routine
2017 — this page2200Routine
20160200Routine
20150200Routine
20140100Routine
20130100Routine
20120300Routine
20110200Routine
20100100Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Nov 22, 2017. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.