CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).
2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite recalls
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.
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 Freedom Elite problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
IN DECEMBER 2020 WE HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A 2 WEEK TRIP WHEN I NOTICED EXTENSIVE WATER DAMAGE UNDER THE MATTRESS OF THE REAR BED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I PULLED THE MATTRESS BACK AND THERE WAS A INCH GAP BETWEEN THE BACK EXTERIOR WALL AND THE BED FRAME. THE GAP WAS COMPLETELY THROUGH TO THE GROUND BELOW. SO WE TOOK THE UNIT THE THE LOCAL CAMPING WORLD FOR REPAIR (ASSUMING IT WOULD BE UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WE PURCHASED) AND IT WAS FOUND THE THE UNIT WAS NEVER PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FRAME AND FASTENING POINTS. THE ENTIRE UNIT HAD SLID BACK OFF THE FRAME MORE THAN 1 INCH. THIS SHIFTING HAS LEFT SEVERAL GAP ALLOWING WATER TO NOT ONLY ENTER THE BACK BED AREA BUT THE ENTIRE BUNK ABOVE T
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR FREEDOM ELITE 29 FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE SLIDER WAS OUT, THE GAS OR HEATER FAILED TO WORK. NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SLIDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE GAS LINE. THE DEALER CAMPING WORLD OF NEW JERSEY (1359 RIVER AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 (866)-953-0486) WAS CONTACTED FOR A 2ND DIAGNOSIS TEST TO BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE REOCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT NO RECALL WAS UNDER THE VIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,630. *DT VIN IS INVALID.*JB
WHILE TRAVELING IN OUR NEW THOR MOTORHOME AT 60 MPH THE BEDROOM SLIDEOUT FULLY EXTENDED ITSELF. WE STOPPED ON THE SHOULDER OF THE TWO-LANE HIGHWAY AND RETRACTED THE SLIDE OUT WITH THE BEDROOM TOGGLE SWITCH AND THEN TURNED OFF POWER TO SLIDE OUT. STOPPED AT GAS STATION AND SLIDE OUT AGAIN EXTENDED ITSELF AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHO ARRIVED AND DIAGNOSED A BAD SLIDE OUT TOGGLE SWITCH AND REMOVED THE SWITCH. NEXT GAS STOP, SLIDE OUT AGAIN EXTENDED ITSELF AND HIT GAS PUMP (PHOTO ATTACHED). OUR NEW MOTOR HOME WAS RETURNED TO CAMPING WORLD WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE 'BAD' TOGGLE SWITCH. I DISAGREED WITH THEIR DIAGNOSIS - THE INGITION INTERLOCK SHOULD
2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite questions
Does the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite: Propane Hose May Rub and Leak, Creating Fire Risk; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; 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 Freedom Elite?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite 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.