Model year

2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite

Other, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Oct 6, 2018 to May 13, 2021.

Recall campaigns covering this model year3113k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2018 other
Severity index0.02018 others average 4.1
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite peaked in 2018, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.7512018120192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

67% of complaints about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite name structure

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Structure
2
Electrical system
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
18V-741Oct 19, 2018Liquid propane (LP) hose may not have adequate space between the floor and the metal plate on the refrigerator, causing damage to the hose and…Equipment1,384Not stated
17V-758Nov 22, 2017See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdfEquipment110,400Part replacement
17V-522Aug 24, 2017Liquid propane (LP) hose may sag and become pinched between the frame and the leaf spring u-bolts, potentially damaging the hose and causing a…Equipment860Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite

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.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed May 13, 2021Failure Dec 31, 2020Rushville, INBody

    IN DECEMBER 2020 WE HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A 2 WEEK TRIP WHEN I NOTICED EXTENSIVE WATER DAMAGE UNDER THE MATTRESS OF THE REAR BED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I PULLED THE MATTRESS BACK AND THERE WAS A INCH GAP BETWEEN THE BACK EXTERIOR WALL AND THE BED FRAME. THE GAP WAS COMPLETELY THROUGH TO THE GROUND BELOW. SO WE TOOK THE UNIT THE THE LOCAL CAMPING WORLD FOR REPAIR (ASSUMING IT WOULD BE UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WE PURCHASED) AND IT WAS FOUND THE THE UNIT WAS NEVER PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FRAME AND FASTENING POINTS. THE ENTIRE UNIT HAD SLID BACK OFF THE FRAME MORE THAN 1 INCH. THIS SHIFTING HAS LEFT SEVERAL GAP ALLOWING WATER TO NOT ONLY ENTER THE BACK BED AREA BUT THE ENTIRE BUNK ABOVE THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATS. THERE WAS VISIBLE MOLD PRESENT UNDER THE CUSHIONS AS A RESULT OF ALL THE MOISTURE/WATER. THE INTERIOR DOORS/CABINETS, DRAWERS AND REFRIGERATOR WILL NO LONGER CLOSE/OPEN PROPERLY AS THEY ARE NO LONGER ALIGNED. WHEN CAMPING WORLD SENT THE IMAGES AND REQUEST FOR REPAIR, THOR COMPANY DENIED ALL THE REPAIR WORK WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 6 HOURS OF LABOR. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR IS > $10,000 AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACT AT CAMPING WORLD CLAIMS IF THEY FIX THE SMALL ISSUES BUT DO NOT ADDRESS THE UNIT NOT BEING SECURED TO THE FRAME IT WILL ALL COME LOOSE. THOR HAS PLACED MY FAMILY AT RISK FOR INJURY AND POSSIBLY DEATH BY ALLOWING A UNIT TO LEAVE THEIR FACILITY NOT PROPERLY BUILT/SECURED TO THE FRAME AND FASTENING POINTS. I HAVE REQUESTED A THOR REPRESENTATIVE COME TO CAMPING WORLD TO ASSESS THE UNIT AND INITIALLY THEY SAID THEY WERE GOING TO BUT THAT HAS NOT HAPPENED. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT MY UNIT FOR 4 MONTHS AS IT SITS WAITING FOR REPAIR. THOR WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ISSUES AND SAY THAT IT "IS OUT OF WARRANTY" AND IRONICALLY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER "WATER DAMAGE".

    NHTSA complaint 11416443
  2. Filed May 9, 2019Failure May 1, 20194,630 milesVillas, NJBody

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR FREEDOM ELITE 29 FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE SLIDER WAS OUT, THE GAS OR HEATER FAILED TO WORK. NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SLIDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE GAS LINE. THE DEALER CAMPING WORLD OF NEW JERSEY (1359 RIVER AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 (866)-953-0486) WAS CONTACTED FOR A 2ND DIAGNOSIS TEST TO BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE REOCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT NO RECALL WAS UNDER THE VIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,630. *DT VIN IS INVALID.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 11206452
  3. Filed Oct 6, 2018Failure Jul 12, 20186,700 milesHallsville, TXElectrical system

    WHILE TRAVELING IN OUR NEW THOR MOTORHOME AT 60 MPH THE BEDROOM SLIDEOUT FULLY EXTENDED ITSELF. WE STOPPED ON THE SHOULDER OF THE TWO-LANE HIGHWAY AND RETRACTED THE SLIDE OUT WITH THE BEDROOM TOGGLE SWITCH AND THEN TURNED OFF POWER TO SLIDE OUT. STOPPED AT GAS STATION AND SLIDE OUT AGAIN EXTENDED ITSELF AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHO ARRIVED AND DIAGNOSED A BAD SLIDE OUT TOGGLE SWITCH AND REMOVED THE SWITCH. NEXT GAS STOP, SLIDE OUT AGAIN EXTENDED ITSELF AND HIT GAS PUMP (PHOTO ATTACHED). OUR NEW MOTOR HOME WAS RETURNED TO CAMPING WORLD WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE 'BAD' TOGGLE SWITCH. I DISAGREED WITH THEIR DIAGNOSIS - THE INGITION INTERLOCK SHOULD KILL POWER TO THE SILDEOUT CONTROLLER WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING ' THE TOGGLE SWITCH SHOULD BE DEAD WHILE DRIVING. AND THE SLIDE OUT SHOULD NOT OPERATE WITH THE SWITCH REMOVED. I CALLED THOR MOTORCOACH TECH SERVICES AND THEY AGREE THAT THE TOGGLE SWITCH IS NOT THE PROBLEM ' THE IGNITION INTERLOCK WOULD INDEED KILL POWER TO THE SLIDE OUT CONTROLLER. WE CONTINUE TO USE OUR MOTORHOME BUT, AS A PRACTICE PULL THE FUSE TO THE SLIDE OUT CONTROLLER BEFORE DRIVING. THERE APPEARS TO BE A WIRING DEFECT OR CONTROLLER LOGIC PROBLEM WITHIN THE THOR SLIDE OUT CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS COULD LEAD TO TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES SHOULD A BEDROOM QUEEN SIZE BED FULLY EXTEND ITSELF INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

    NHTSA complaint 11138780
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

6 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • RC000218SAOwner Mar 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    On certain model year 2012– 2018 5-ton Sprinter vehicles that were upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles (“RVs”), one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially could lead to a disablement of t…
  • RC000218SADealer Mar 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    us. On certain model year 2012– 2018 5-ton Sprinter vehicles that were upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles (“RVs”), one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially could lead to a disablement…
  • RC000210SAOwner Jan 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Model/Model Year to Add: 2017 Chateau 2017-2018 Chateau Citation 2017 Four Winds 2017-2019 Gemini 2017-2019 Quantum 2017-2019 Four Winds Siesta 2017-2019 Synergy 2018 Compass 2018 Freedom Elite 2021 Sanctuary 2021Tranquility PLEASE NOTE- Due to being unawar…
  • RC000210SADealer Jan 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    It has been determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the hydraulic power steering return line hoses might detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, which could cause hydraulic fluid to leak, resulting in the …
  • LTR 120519 Dec 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This letter stated that there were no Service Bulletins or Technical Service Bulletins issued for the month of November, 2019.
  • LTR 110317 Nov 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.