CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2018 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. recalls
Propane hose can rub tire and leak, causing fire risk
The rubber liquid propane (LP) hose on certain 2018 Ace 27.2 recreational vehicles may sag and contact the tire in the wheel well.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in these recreational vehicles may become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected, or may require excessive force to operate.
Trailer lights may not work, raising crash risk
Wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong positions of the trailer lighting socket.
Most common 2018 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 Thor Ace RV. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly veered to the right and the driver was no longer able to properly steer the vehicle. A mobile mechanic was called to the location and diagnosed that the front passengerâs side wheel bearing had failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic stated that the wheel bearing failure was due to insufficient lubrication within the wheel bearing. The front passengerâs side wheel bearing and spindle were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was later taken to the local mechanic who discovered that the front driverâs side wheel bearing was also failing due to insufficient lubric
Transmission down shifts excessively on downhill grades
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR ACE MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD FLUID SPRAYER DID NOT SPRAY THE FLUID HIGH ENOUGH TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE CAUSED A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAMPING WORLD OF BAKERSFIELD (888-409-0053, LOCATED AT 5500 WIBLE RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313) WHERE THE LINES WERE CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THEY WERE NOT CLOGGED. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO CHANGED THE WIPER BLADES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE TECHNICIAN TOOK A PICTURE OF THE POSITION OF THE SPRAYER AND SENT IT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT A MODIFICATION MAY BE A SOLUTION, BUT COULD NOT RECOMMEND IT DUE TO LIABILITY CONCERNS. THE V
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR ACE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE, THE AUXILIARY BATTERY OVERHEATED, AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. UPON OPENING THE HOOD, THE CONTACT NOTICED ACID EMERGING FROM THE AUXILIARY BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAMPING WORLD OF ALBUQUERQUE (14303 CENTRAL AVE NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87121 (888) 630-8978) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STABILIZER FOR THE FRONT AND REAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE AUXILIARY BATTERY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER AWAITING REPAIRS, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE THE STABILIZER PARTS. THE
UNDERRATED CIRCUIT BREAKER, 15 AMP VICE 20 AMP, RATING FOR REAR AIR CONDITIONER. FORWARD AIR CONDITIONER, SAME MODEL AND SIZE, HAS CORRECT 20 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER. OVERRATED FUSE D8, 20 AMP VICE 15 AMP, ON CEILING LIGHTS. THIS WAS FOUND WHILE STATIONARY TROUBLESHOOTING A WATER LEAK. I DECIDED TO SEE WHAT SPARE FUSES I MAY NEED AND I NOTED THESE DISCREPANCIES.
2018 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. questions
Does the 2018 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E.: Propane hose can rub tire and leak, causing fire risk; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Trailer lights may not work, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E.?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Engine (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.