How many recalls does the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Chateau have?

The 2017 Thor Motor Coach Chateau has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2017 Thor Motor Coach Chateau has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Chateau?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

2017 Thor Motor Coach Chateau Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Thor Motor Coach Chateau has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 111,402 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 19V714000 2019-10-08 101 affected

Defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014 Tuscany 36M, 40E, 2015 Citation 24SL, Siesta 24SL, Axis 25.1 and Vegas 25.1, 2016 Four Winds 31E, 31W, 35SF, Chateau 31E, 31W, Synergy SD24, Citation 24SL, 24SS and Siesta 24SL, 24SS, 2017 Four Winds 31E, 31W, Chateau 31E, 35SD, Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2018…

Consequence

An inadvertently overloaded motorhome due to an incorrect carrying capacity can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will issue new OCCC labels with correct seating positions and weight calculations, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000176.

EQUIPMENT 17V758000 2017-11-22 110,400 affected

Defect

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,…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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 customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product…

EQUIPMENT 17V634000 2017-10-09 507 affected

Defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As…

Consequence

If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.

SEAT BELTS 17V166000 2017-03-13 171 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

Without a seat belt, the occupant sitting in the middle position of the sofa will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

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 RC000130.

TIRES 16V696000 2016-09-27 223 affected

Defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation.

Consequence

If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install carriage bolts to properly secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000122.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY

WHEELS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“For the second time in two years, the vehicle had an on-the-highway double left (driver's) side rear-tire blowout. The mudflap located directly in front of the tires (ostensibly to protect the propane tank) was worn from friction -- caused from being pressed against the rotating tires. The ome…”

WHEELS · reported 2020-09-09

“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 thor chateau. While driving on the highway, the contact had to brake abruptly and the cabinets opened independently. The contents of the cabinets flew out towards the contact and damaged the radio. The vehicle was taken to the rv general store (3333 north meridian ave,…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2017-06-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Chateau as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.