CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (3 reports).
2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau recalls
Backup camera image can flip, raising crash risk
On certain motorhomes, the backup camera display can revert to factory default settings, which may cause the camera image to appear reversed.
Propane Hose May Rub and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Certain motorhomes have a liquid propane hose that may not have enough clearance between the floor and the metal base plate under the refrigerator.
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.
Wrong Water Capacity on Load Label Can Overload RV
The cargo carrying capacity label on these motorhomes may list an incorrect water capacity for the water heater and fresh water tank.
Propane hose can pinch and leak, creating fire risk
The liquid propane (LP) hose on certain motorhomes may sag and become pinched between the frame and the leaf spring U-bolts.
Most common 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owned a 2018 Thor Chateau. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 45 MPH, he saw another vehicle encroaching into his lane head-on from the opposite lane. As her husband began to veer the camper to the right side of the roadway, the other vehicle sideswiped the driverâs side of the camper and the inside of the camper immediately caught on fire. The fire quickly spread throughout the camper as her husband lost complete control of the vehicle. The contact's husband was forced to exit the vehicle through the passengerâs side window. Her husbandâs jacket caught on fire and he was forced to roll in the snow to put out the flames. Her husband was taken to the ho
ON AUGUST 12, 2020, I WAS DRIVING HWY 330 TO BIG BEAR LAKE, CA, WHEN A SMALL FIRE OCCURRED IN MY 2018 THOR CHATEAU. MY WIFE AND I FIRST NOTICED THE SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC. SHE INVESTIGATED THE INTERIOR OF THE RV WHILE I SEARCHED FOR A SAFE TURN-OUT OFF THE HIGHWAY. SHE EVENTUALLY SAW SMOKE FLOWING FROM THE REAR OF THE RV. WITHIN FOUR MINUTES WE WERE OFF THE HIGHWAY AND DISCOVERED SMOKE COMING FROM A PASSENGER-SIDE COMPARTMENT DIRECTLY ABOVE THE EXHAUST EXIT PIPE. UPON OPENING THE COMPARTMENT IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE EXHAUST EXIT PIPE HAD MELTED THE PLASTIC STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND WAS ALSO BURNING THE CONTENTS OF THE COMPARTMENT. I QUICKLY REMOVED THE REMAINING CONTENTS AND WAS PREPARED
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR CHATEAU RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RV WAS PLACED IN STORAGE FOR THREE MONTHS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROPANE TANK LEAKED PROPANE FUEL. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO GANDER RV AND OUTDOORS OF BARTOW LOCATED AT 203 BARTOW 7400 STATE RD 60 EAST, BARTOW, FL 33830 TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROPANE LINES WERE SEVERED BY THE REAR SPRING STRAP HANGERS. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.*DT*JB
PROPANE GAS HOLES WERE CRASHED THE BODY FRAME. CAUSING PROPANE GAS TO EMPTY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR CHATEAU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL MALFUNCTION REGARDING THE HIGH POWER ELECTRIC FUNCTIONS RUNNING THROUGH THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION UNDER THE REAR OF THE MOBILE HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A MAIN POWER WIRE THAT WAS NOT FLOWING CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INVERTER, POWER GENERATOR, AND FUEL SYSTEM MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE WIRE AND WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE MOBILE HOME SHOULD BE DRIVEN. THE MOBILE HOME WAS NOT INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600.
2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau questions
Does the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau: Backup camera image can flip, raising crash risk; Propane Hose May Rub and Leak, Creating Fire Risk; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Wrong Water Capacity on Load Label Can Overload RV; Propane hose can pinch and leak, creating fire risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (3), Electrical System (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau 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.