2019 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System:wiring 2020-07-22 · campaign 20V423000 · 934 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Overheated wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2019-10-28 · campaign 19V775000 · 378 vehicles
Defect: 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 Cra
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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2018-10-19 · campaign 18V741000 · 1,384 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle 2018-06-08 · campaign 18V385000 · 691 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels 2021-04-01 · RC000221SAOwner · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to the tire manufacturer, continental tire the americas (cta), the affected tires may have an overcure condition and cta has initiated a safety recall for these tires. according to cta, overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall with sudden air loss or could develop a
Electrical System 2021-03-25 · RC000218SAOwner · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on certain model year 2012â 2018 5-ton sprinter vehicles that were upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles (ârvsâ), one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially could lead to a disablement of the electronic stability control (âe
Electrical System 2021-03-25 · RC000218SADealer · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
us. on certain model year 2012â 2018 5-ton sprinter vehicles that were upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles (ârvsâ), one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially could lead to a disablement of the electronic stability control
Steering 2021-01-18 · RC000210SADealer · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it has been determined that on certain mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles, the hydraulic power steering return line hoses might detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, which could cause hydraulic fluid to leak, resulting in the loss of power steering assist. if the hydra
Equipment 2019-12-05 · LTR 120519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this letter stated that there were no service bulletins or technical service bulletins issued for the month of november, 2019.
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2019-09-20 · TSB 19-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dash radio that was installed has a single round plug for a usb, but should have a square panel with a hdmi and usb port.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.