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Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Recall 20V718: Gas Leak at Stove Valve Can Raise Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 20V718, reported November 19, 2020, 190 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2021 motorhomes are equipped with a Dometic three-burner cooking stove. The saddle valve securing bolt may have been overtightened, which can damage the o-ring seal and cause a continuous gas leak.

A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should not ignore this recall, since the leak may occur without any obvious warning.

The repair is free. Dealers will install a remedy kit containing gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels. Contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 (recall number RC000207), and 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 20V718Thor Motor Coach
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021 Four Winds motorhomes, equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Risk
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000207.
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 Four Winds2021