Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V844000 Reported December 27, 2017

Missing heat shield between lp tank and exhaust

Thor Motor Coach · Equipment · 25 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V844000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000150
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
25
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 27, 2017
Completion Rate
92.00

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2018 freedom traveler motorhomes, model a27. these vehicles may be missing a heat shield between the liquid propane (lp) tank and the generator exhaust pipe.

Safety Consequence

The missing heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Tmc has notified owners, and dealers will install the missing heat shield, free of charge. the recall began on january 12, 2018. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000150.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference recall ID 17V844000 or campaign RC000150.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V844000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V844000?

NHTSA recall 17V844000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on December 27, 2017. It addresses: Missing heat shield between lp tank and exhaust. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V844000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000150. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.