Recall 20V178000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Defect in 2020-2021 THOR MOTOR COACH VEGAS
RECALL This recall affects up to 22 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V178000 |
| Manufacturer | Thor Motor Coach |
| Vehicles Affected | 22 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau 31W and 31WV, Quantum KW29 and LF31, Vegas 24.1 and Axis 24.1 motorhomes and 2020-2021 Four Winds 24F, 28Z, and 31E motorhomes built on a Ford chassis. The rear axle differential may have an insufficient amount of fluid, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and a driveshaft separation.
Safety Consequence
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur if the transmission is left in Park, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall is began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000188.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V791000 | 2023 THOR MOTOR COACH SEQUENCE | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL | 4,763 | |
| 25V709000 | 2026 THOR MOTOR COACH COLEMAN | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 527 | |
| 25V653000 | 2025 THOR MOTOR COACH INDIGO | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY | 23 | |
| 25V301000 | 2026 THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW | STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER | 42 | |
| 25V171000 | 2025 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM TRAVELER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 4,251 | |
| 25V097000 | 2023 THOR MOTOR COACH COMPASS | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 637 | |
| 24V666000 | 2024 THOR MOTOR COACH PALLADIUM | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY | 17 | |
| 24V441000 | 2024 THOR MOTOR COACH MAGNITUDE | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 35 | |
| 24V426000 | 2025 THOR MOTOR COACH INDIGO | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS | 12 |