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2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU

The 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT, TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU, potentially affecting up to 110,892 vehicles.

Recall 19V714000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 101 vehicles affected

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014 Tuscany 36M, 40E, 2015 Citation 24SL, Siesta 24SL, Axis 25.1 and Vegas 25.1, 2016 Four Winds 31E, 31W, 35SF, Chateau 31E, 31W, Synergy SD24, Citation 24SL, 24SS and Siesta 24SL, 24SS, 2017 Four Winds 31E, 31W, Chateau 31E, 35SD, Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2018 Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2019 Quantum...

Consequence: An inadvertently overloaded motorhome due to an incorrect carrying capacity can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will issue new OCCC labels with correct seating positions and weight calculations, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall...

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Recall 17V758000 — EQUIPMENT

| 110,400 vehicles affected

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach...

Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or...

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Recall 16V696000 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

| 223 vehicles affected

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation.

Consequence: If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install carriage bolts to properly secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall...

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Recall 15V224000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 168 vehicles affected

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Four Winds, Citation, Outlaw, Chateau, Siesta, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured February 14, 2015, to April 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the water weight carrying capability information on the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label . As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the...

Consequence: If the vehicle is loaded to its weight capacity without including the weight of the water carried onboard, the motorhome may be overloaded. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: TMC will notify owners and will provide a new OCCC label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000099.

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10787859 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 1,500 miles
I AM NOT THE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE . JUST RV TECH DOING PREP FOR DELIVERY MULTIPLE OPD FAILURES . ARMEBE ASME LP TANK(S) ON MOTORHOMES.. I PERSONALLY HAVE SEEN AT LEAST A DOZEN FAILURES. OUR FILLING EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN CHECKED AND IS UP TO DATE . I'M MASTER CERTIFIED RV TECH. LICENSED TO PUMP AND SERVICE LP IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. I WAS TOLD TO FILL THE "OLD FASHIONED WAY". NOT TO USE OPD. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2014 . I ALWAYS TEST OPD ON NEW TANKS . NO PROBLEM WITH MANCHESTER OR COMMON TRAVEL TRAILER TANKS. ONLY THE ARMEBE TANKS. THE OPD IS AN IMPORTANT APPURTENANCE ON PROPANE CYLINDERS. IN SECTION 5.7.3 OF NFPA 58 WE HAVE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OPD'S INCLUDING FUNCTIONALITY UNDER ANSI/UL 2227 AND FOR CYLINDERS TO RETROACTIVELY HAVE THESE DEVICES IF THEY ARE TO BE FILLED. I WOULD SUGGEST CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OR THE CONSUMER SAFETY BOARD IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH CYLINDERS IN SERVICE. NFPA PUBLISHES SAFETY STANDARDS BUT DOES NOT ENFORCE THEM OR REGULATE THE INDUSTRY. THE PICTURES ARE ALL SOME OF THE TANKS THAT FAILED. I WAS TOLD BY AN EXECUTIVE IN THE RV INDUSTRY THAT ALL IT WILL TAKE IS SOMEONE NOT PAYING ATTENTION DURING THE FILLING PROCESS AND YOU COULD HAVE A POTENTIAL BOMB !!

Safety Rating for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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