NHTSA Recall 25V171000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,251 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Thor Motor Coach Axis.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V171000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RC000325 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | March 20, 2025 |
| Owner notification | April 28, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Thor Motor Company (TMC) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, 2023-2025 Coleman, Echelon, Freedom Elite, Geneva, Outlaw, Quantum, Vegas, 2025 Eddie Bauer, Freedom Traveler, Pasadena, and 2024-2025 Magnitude motorhomes. The slide-Out room can be deployed without the parking brake engaged, allowing the room to extend while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety risk
A slide-Out room that extends unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the park brake harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000325.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V171000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Axis | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Thor Motor Coach Coleman | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Thor Motor Coach Echelon | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Thor Motor Coach Eddie Bauer | 2025 |
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler | 2025 |
| Thor Motor Coach Geneva | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Thor Motor Coach Magnitude | 2024, 2025 |
| Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Thor Motor Coach Pasadena | 2025 |
| Thor Motor Coach Quantum | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Thor Motor Coach Vegas | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.