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Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler Recall 17V844: Missing heat shield can raise fire risk in motorhome

NHTSA campaign 17V844, reported December 27, 2017, 25 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2018 Freedom Traveler motorhomes (model A27) may be missing a heat shield between the liquid propane tank and the generator exhaust pipe. Without this shield, the exhaust heat can increase the risk of a fire.

The repair is free. Thor Motor Coach is notifying owners, and authorized dealers will install the missing heat shield at no cost. Owners can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 and reference recall number RC000150. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V844Thor Motor Coach
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Freedom Traveler motorhomes, model A27. These vehicles may be missing a heat shield between the liquid propane (LP) tank and the generator exhaust pipe.
Risk
The missing heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
TMC has notified owners, and dealers will install the missing heat shield, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000150.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler2018