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.
1997-2017 · 14 model years
Thor Chateau Problems by year
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Thor Chateau across 14 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Chateau complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Chateau problems
Thor Chateau recalls 9
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle...
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...
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Windsport, and Palazzo motorhomes manufactured April 24, 2014, to December 11, 2014, and equipped with certain Latitude...
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...
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport; model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013...
Thor america is recalling 2,700 my 2003-2005 citation, chateau, and corsair travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution...
Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is...
On certain travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump...
Latest Chateau complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 thor tahoe travel trailer (na) equipped with carlisle radial trail tires, size 205/75/r14. The dot number was 9qkcfc5004. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact smelled burning rubber. The rv was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the front passenger's side tire had exploded. A spare tire was installed temporarily. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the defective tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The rv and tire failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 07/31/13*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 thor motor home equipped with runway enduro h/t tires, size: 225/75r16. The contact stated that the steel belt in the rear passenger side tire fractured, causing the rubber and steel to peel away rapidly. The manufacturer and dealer had not been notified. The failure mileage was not available. The vin was not available.
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Re defective 1999 chateau model 291 travel trailer. Bf the consumer has experienced 5 tire blowouts on the trailer. These blowouts have caused damage to the trailer. The propane sensor never worked properly. The brake control was wired incorrectly. *Nm
Due to the hurricane frances consumer had to unplug the trailer, and without any reason the samsum model mr5491g, serial# 71t9n900143n caught on fire by itself. Manufacturer's telephone number 1-800 932-3287 which was included in the manual was disconnected. *Ak
Failure of trailer brake system caused by a short circuit in the brake wiring.*Mr the wiring was routed tight between the trailer frame and a panel covering the water tank. Installation on the wire gradually wore threw and caused a short circuit which totally disabled the trailer brakes. *Ph *jb
Questions about the Thor Chateau
Which Thor Chateau years have the most problems?
Which Thor Chateau years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Thor Chateau problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (3), brakes (2), equipment & accessories (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Thor Chateau have?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all Thor Chateau model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data