2017 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher…
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde…
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Seat belts
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Four Winds Motorhomes. The sofa may not have a seat belt for the middle seating position.
Remedy: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install a middle seat belt, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for the recall is…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The vehicle is a 2018 Thor Freedom Elite 28LE. The incident occurred when the exterior LP gas connection ( for gas grill connection) dislodged and the gas line drug on the pavement. I don't know exact”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 26, 2024 · Unknown or other
“The back up camera is faulty brand is axxera model av615bhm repaired went faulty no picture.repaired went faulty again. This time was told company no longer makes model. You have to buy new model thor”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2018 · Visibility/wiper
Compare Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2017 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite
How do I know if my 2017 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Thor Motor Coach dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V166000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Thor Motor Coach models
- Windsport44 complaints
- Hurricane43 complaints
- Palazzo43 complaints
- Ace35 complaints
- Challenger33 complaints
- Outlaw26 complaints
- Miramar25 complaints
- Four Winds23 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.