Complaints about the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Chateau peaked in 2017, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Other, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 11, 2017 to Sep 11, 2020.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-714 | Oct 8, 2019 | Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label has the incorrect carrying capacity listed, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded | Equipment | 101 | Label or owner notice |
| 17V-758 | Nov 22, 2017 | See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf | Equipment | 110,400 | Part replacement |
| 17V-634 | Oct 9, 2017 | Cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank | Equipment | 507 | Label or owner notice |
| 17V-166 | Mar 13, 2017 | Sofa may not have a seat belt for the middle seating position | Seat belts | 171 | Repair or modification |
| 16V-696 | Sep 27, 2016 | Affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation | Tires | 223 | Repair or modification |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS, THE VEHICLE HAD AN ON-THE-HIGHWAY DOUBLE LEFT (DRIVER'S) SIDE REAR-TIRE BLOWOUT. THE MUDFLAP LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE TIRES (OSTENSIBLY TO PROTECT THE PROPANE TANK) WAS WORN FROM FRICTION -- CAUSED FROM BEING PRESSED AGAINST THE ROTATING TIRES. THE OME TIRES IN THE FIRST INCIDENT WERE MANUFACTURED BY MICHELIN. THE REPLACEMENT TIRES IN THE SECOND INCIDENT WERE FROM GOODYEAR.
NHTSA complaint 11354390TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 THOR CHATEAU. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT HAD TO BRAKE ABRUPTLY AND THE CABINETS OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTENTS OF THE CABINETS FLEW OUT TOWARDS THE CONTACT AND DAMAGED THE RADIO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE RV GENERAL STORE (3333 NORTH MERIDIAN AVE, NEW CASTLE, OK 73065) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE RADIO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, NOTHING COULD BE DONE REGARDING THE CABINETS. THE RADIO WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000.
NHTSA complaint 11022656Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.