CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).
2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite recalls
Water Can Enter Battery Relay, Risking Electrical Fire
On certain 2020-2021 Thor Motor Coach motorhomes built on a Chevrolet chassis, the Battery Isolation Manager/Battery Isolation Relay (BIM/BIR) is not watertight when exposed to engine compartment heat.
Seat Wiring May Damage Side Airbags
Certain 2020 and 2021 Thor Motor Coach motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis, equipped with swivel front seats, may have front seat wiring harnesses routed incorrectly.
Wiring Can Overheat and Raise Fire Risk
A converter breaker at the battery tray may have been installed at 100 amps when the correct rating is 70 amps.
Brake hose may chafe and leak fluid, extending stopping distance
The rear part of the front axle fender liner can rub against a brake hose.
Owner's manual may misstate parking function; rollaway risk
The owner's manual for certain 2020 motorhomes built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis with automatic transmissions does not correctly describe the conditions under which the automatic parking function (Auto-P) operates.
Seatbelt warning light delayed, raising crash injury risk
On certain 2019 and 2020 motorhomes, the seatbelt-unfastened warning light does not come on for about five seconds after the ignition is switched to on or start.
Loose battery cables can arc and cause a fire
Battery cables on certain motorhomes may loosen at the battery isolation manager or battery isolation relay.
Most common 2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, AND MAKING A LEFT TURN THE RV LOSS MOTIVE POWER, POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE RV WAS TOWED TO WAXAHACHIE FORD LOCATED AT 1780 W. HWY 287 BYPASS, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75167, (972) 825-4500, AND THE SaTARTER WAS REPLACED. AFTER ANOTHER FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND THE FUEL RELAY MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND PICK THE VEHICLE UP. WHILE BRINGING THE TO THE CONTACT, THE FAILURE RECU
A BICYCLIST ALERTED US AT 0630 THAT OUR RV WAS ON FIRE AS IT SAT PARKED, OFF AND UNPLUGGED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. WITHIN MINUTES THE ENTIRE RV WAS IN FLAMES AND WE EVACUATED OUR HOME SECONDS BEFORE THE RV EXPLODED ABOUT 5 FEET FROM OUR BEDROOM WINDOW. 7 FIRE TRUCKS RESPONDED. THE FIREFIGHTERS SAID THAT IF WE DIDN'T HAVE A METAL ROOF, OUR WHOLE HOUSE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN FLAMES BECAUSE OF THE HOT EMBERS ON THE ROOF. OUR HOME, CAR AND LANDSCAPING SUFFERED DAMAGE AS WELL FROM THE FLAMES. AT FIRST, WE WERE JUST HAPPY THAT NO ONE WAS IN IT AND THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED, BUT AFTER A FEW DAYS PASSED, I REALIZED THAT THIS EVENT WAS CATASTROPHIC AND WE ARE NOW LEFT WITH DAMAGES FROM A FAULTY PRODUCT AND THE EM
2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite questions
Does the 2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite: Water Can Enter Battery Relay, Risking Electrical Fire; Seat Wiring May Damage Side Airbags; Wiring Can Overheat and Raise Fire Risk; Brake hose may chafe and leak fluid, extending stopping distance; Owner's manual may misstate parking function; rollaway risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Electrical System (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite has been fixed?
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