Recall directory / Thor Motor Coach / FREEDOM ELITE

Model-level recall history

Thor Motor Coach FREEDOM ELITE recalls by year

Explore official NHTSA model-level records from 2010 through 2026. Choose a year to review consequences, remedies, campaign numbers, and instructions for that year and model.

45NHTSA recall records

19unique campaigns

16model years represented

Year-by-year record count

Recall history across model years

20261 record 20252 records 20241 record 20231 record 20216 records 202012 records 20195 records 20183 records 20172 records 20162 records 20152 records 20141 record 20131 record 20123 records 20112 records 20101 record

Affected systems

Frequently represented components

Component counts describe records in the NHTSA dataset, not failure rates.

Equipment9 records across 1 unique campaign

Electrical system: Wiring5 records across 2 unique campaigns

Equipment: Recreational vehicle/trailer5 records across 3 unique campaigns

Equipment: Recreational vehicle/trailer: Lpg systems: Lines and fittings5 records across 3 unique campaigns

Air bags2 records across 1 unique campaign

Electrical system2 records across 1 unique campaign

Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel2 records across 1 unique campaign

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables2 records across 2 unique campaigns

Equipment: Electrical2 records across 1 unique campaign

Seat belts: Front: Warning light/devices2 records across 1 unique campaign

Seats2 records across 1 unique campaign

Equipment: Other: Labels1 records across 1 unique campaign

Equipment: Other: Owners/service/other manual1 records across 1 unique campaign

Power train: Automatic transmission1 records across 1 unique campaign

Seat belts1 records across 1 unique campaign

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1 records across 1 unique campaign

Structure: Frame and members: Underbody shields1 records across 1 unique campaign

Suspension: Rear: Springs: Leaf spring assembly: U-bolt, leaf spring to axle1 records across 1 unique campaign

Campaign history

Recently reported Thor Motor Coach FREEDOM ELITE campaigns

Campaigns are grouped across the model years represented on this page.

25V70900010/17/2025

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2026 Geneva, 2025-2026 Quantum, Four Winds, Pasadena, Eddie Bauer, Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Coleman recreational vehicles. A P-clamp may not have been installed, allowing the Liquid Propane (LP) generator hose to contact the exhaust.

Model years in this history: 2026, 2025

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will install a P-clamp to secure the LP hose, free of chare. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000335.

25V17100003/20/2025

Thor Motor Company (TMC) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, 2023-2025 Coleman, Echelon, Freedom Elite, Geneva, Outlaw, Quantum, Vegas, 2025 Eddie Bauer, Freedom Traveler, Pasadena, and 2024-2025 Magnitude motorhomes. The slide-Out room can be deployed without the parking brake engaged, allowing the room to extend while the vehicle is in motion.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024, 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the park brake harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000325.

20V71100011/17/2020

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Quantum motorhomes built on a Chevrolet chassis. The BIM (Battery Isolation Manager)/BIR (Battery Isolation Relay) is not watertight when exposed to engine compartment heat.

Model years in this history: 2021, 2020

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Water may get into the BIM/BIR and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BIM/BIR with a Trombetta solenoid, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000206.

20V44400007/29/2020

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Delano, Tiburon, Chateau and Freedom Elite motorhomes and 2020 Gemini, Chateau Citation, Compass, Siesta, and Synergy motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis (platform 970 (VS30), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.

Model years in this history: 2021, 2020

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Thor will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867 Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Thor's number for this recall is RC000200.

20V42300007/22/2020

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freedom Elite, and 2021 Four Winds motorhomes. A 100amp converter breaker was incorrectly installed at the battery tray when a 70amp breaker is required, possibly resulting in the wiring connected to the breaker overheating.

Model years in this history: 2021, 2020, 2019

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Overheated wires can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converter breaker with one of the correct amperage if needed, free of charge. This recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000199.

20V41900007/20/2020

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and Freedom Elite motorhomes built on the 2020 Ford E-Series chassis. The battery cable may not have been properly secured within the chassis rail, which can cause it to contact the exhaust manifold and heat shield.

Model years in this history: 2021

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the battery cable. If needed the cable will be re-routed and properly secured, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000197.

20V31200005/28/2020

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Daybreak, Four Winds, Delano, Gemini, Quantum, Tiburon, Chateau Citation, Compass, Chateau, Siesta, Freedom Elite, and Synergy motorhomes built on Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis [platform 907 (VS30)]. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.

Model years in this history: 2020

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the brake hoses for chafing and replacement if necessary. The fender liner will also be altered to permit more clearance. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began June 25, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000191.

20V30800005/27/2020

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Daybreak, Four Winds, Delano, Gemini, Quantum, Tiburon, Chateau Citation, Compass, Chateau, Siesta, Freedom Elite, and Synergy motorhomes built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis [platform 907 (VS30)] equipped with automatic transmissions. The owner's manual does not correctly specify the certain conditions under which the automatic parking function (Auto-P) operates.

Model years in this history: 2020

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and a Mercedes Benz dealer will supplement the Operator's Manual with a correct description of the Auto-P function equipped in the vehicle. This recall began June 25, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000190.

19V77500010/28/2019

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chateau 22B, 22E, 23U, 24F, 25V, and 28A, Daybreak 22GO, Four Winds 22B, 22E, 24F, 26B and 28A, Freedom Elite 22HE and 2020 Quantum GR22, and SE22 motorhomes. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Model years in this history: 2020, 2019

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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

Remedy

GM will notify TMC owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000177.

19V60900008/20/2019

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau, Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw and Quantum motorhomes. The battery cables may loosen on the battery isolation manager (BIM) or battery isolation relay (BIR), causing premature BIN/BIR failure or electrical arcing.

Model years in this history: 2020

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install lock washers to properly secure the battery cable to the BIM/BIR. If the cable was loose, dealers will also replace the BIM/BIR, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000172.

18V74100010/19/2018

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.

Model years in this history: 2019, 2018

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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.

18V38500006/08/2018

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.

Model years in this history: 2019

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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.

17V75800011/22/2017

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

Model years in this history: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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.

17V52200008/24/2017

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.

Model years in this history: 2018

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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.

17V16600003/13/2017

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.

Model years in this history: 2017

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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.

15V22400004/15/2015

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Four Winds, Citation, Outlaw, Chateau, Siesta, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured February 14, 2015, to April 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the water weight carrying capability information on the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label . As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."

Model years in this history: 2016

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners and will provide a new OCCC label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000099.

14V69500011/03/2014

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2015 Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Four Winds Siesta, Windsport, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured August 7, 2014, to October 17, 2014. The affected motorhomes have awnings whose mounting brackets may crack, and the awnings may fall.

Model years in this history: 2015

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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

Remedy

Thor has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000095.

11V20600003/28/2011

THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FREEDOM ELITE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2011. THE BRACKETS ATTACHING THE GRAY WATER TANK TO THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE TANK.

Model years in this history: 2012

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

THE TANK CAN LOOSEN AND POTENTIALLY FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE CREATING A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW TANK SUPPORT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.

11V17800003/15/2011

THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011. THE WIRING FOR THE OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED. WHEN NOT SECURED, WIRING CAN FALL ONTO THE EXHAUST, MELT, AND SHORT OUT CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) AND, IN SOME CASES, THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.

Model years in this history: 2012, 2011

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL SECURE THE OXYGEN SENSOR BY INSTALLING A CLAMP AND BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.

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