2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE
The 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Recalls for the 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE, potentially affecting up to 111,625 vehicles.
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...
View full details →Recall 11V206000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 50 vehicles affected
Defect: THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FREEDOM ELITE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2011. THE BRACKETS ATTACHING THE GRAY WATER TANK TO THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE TANK.
Consequence: THE TANK CAN LOOSEN AND POTENTIALLY FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE CREATING A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW TANK SUPPORT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.
View full details →Recall 11V178000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 1,175 vehicles affected
Defect: THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011. THE WIRING FOR THE OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED. WHEN NOT SECURED, WIRING CAN FALL ONTO THE EXHAUST, MELT, AND SHORT OUT CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) AND, IN SOME CASES, THE...
Consequence: AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SECURE THE OXYGEN SENSOR BY INSTALLING A CLAMP AND BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE.
Safety Rating for the 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE
- 2010 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE — 0 complaints
- 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE — 0 complaints
- 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE (current)
- 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE — 0 complaints
- 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE — 0 complaints
- 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE — 0 complaints
- 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE — 0 complaints
- 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH FREEDOM ELITE — 4 complaints
Other THOR MOTOR COACH Models
- THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 63 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO — 55 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT — 55 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH A.C.E. — 50 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 43 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR — 39 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW — 34 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 31 total complaints