Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V498000 Reported July 30, 2018

Lp hose may contact tire in wheel well

Q: What is recall 18V498000?

NHTSA recall 18V498000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on July 30, 2018. It addresses: Lp hose may contact tire in wheel well. The recall affects approximately 167 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Thor Motor Coach · Equipment · 167 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V498000

Manufacturer Campaign

RC000158

Manufacturer

Thor Motor Coach

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

167

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 30, 2018

Completion Rate

63.47

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2018 thor ace 27.2 recreational vehicles. the rubber liquid propane (lp) hose may sag and contact the tire in the wheel well.

Safety Consequence

Contact with the tire may cause the lp hose to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rubber lp hose and replace it as necessary. dealers will install additional p-clamps or relocate the existing p-clamps to properly secure the hose, free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2018. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000158.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference recall ID 18V498000 or campaign RC000158.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V498000

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

What is recall 18V498000?

NHTSA recall 18V498000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on July 30, 2018. It addresses: Lp hose may contact tire in wheel well. The recall affects approximately 167 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 18V498000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000158. 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.