CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau recalls
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.
Most common 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
I PURCHASED A 2014 THOR CHATEAU (28Z) MOTOR COACH IN OCT 2013. IT HAS HAD THREE ELECTRICAL/FIRE ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED FOR THE SAFETY OF OWNERS OF THOR COACHES. 1. IN JUNE 2014 THE ELECTRICAL TRANSFER SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE REAR BED COMPARTMENT BEGAN SMOKING AT 2AM IN THE MORNING. THE WIRE NUT CONNECTING THE SOLID COPPER WIRE (EXTERNAL POWER) TO THE MULTI-STRAND LINE TO THE FUSE BOX HAD MELTED AND WAS GLOWING RED/SMOKING. THE HEAT FROM THE POOR CONNECTION CAUSED THE TOP OF THE SWITCH BOX TO DEFORM AND CRACK. 2. IN DEC 2014 THE ELECTRICAL WIRE NUT CONNECTING THE POWER TO THE WATER HEATER SIMILARLY OVERHEATED AND MELTED, BUT WAS CAUGHT BEFORE THE OUTER CASE MELTED. 3. W
I WAS DRIVING OUR 2014 THOR CLASS C MOTORHOME WITH A 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS ENGINE WHEN AFTER STARTING IT AFTER DINNER ON THE WAY BACK TO OUR RV SITE, THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND A MESSAGE FLASHED "ENGINE POWER REDUCED". THE MAXIMUM SPEED I HAD WITH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR WAS 25 MPH. I BARELY MADE IT 2 MILES TO OUR SITE AND ARRANGED TO HAVE THE RV TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY NEARER OUR HOME IN WASHINGTON STATE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT BLADE CHEVROLET INDICATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE RELAY FEED B CIRCUIT WAS MIS-WIRED AND WAS PULLING POWER FROM THE O2 SENSOR NOT THE MIRROR OR BACKUP CAMERA CIRCUIT. WE WERE ADVISED THE REPAIRS WERE ONLY PARTIALLY UNDER WARRANTY AS WE HAD PU
2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau questions
Does the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau: Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau has been fixed?
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