The 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 110,827 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT17V7580002017-11-22110,400 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…
EQUIPMENT13V1640002013-04-25427 affected
Defect
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport; model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 09, 2013. If the awning installation sequence…
Consequence
If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being…
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
2
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
1fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I purchased a 2014 thor chateau (28z) motor coach in oct 2013. It has had three electrical/fire issues that should be addressed for the safety of owners of thor coaches. 1. In june 2014 the electrical transfer switch located under the rear bed compartment began smoking at 2am in the morning. The…”
“I purchased a 2014 thor chateau (28z) motor coach in oct 2013. It has had three electrical/fire issues that should be addressed for the safety of owners of thor coaches. 1. In june 2014 the electrical transfer switch located under the rear bed compartment began smoking at 2am in the morning. The…”
“I purchased a 2014 thor chateau (28z) motor coach in oct 2013. It has had three electrical/fire issues that should be addressed for the safety of owners of thor coaches. 1. In june 2014 the electrical transfer switch located under the rear bed compartment began smoking at 2am in the morning. The…”
“I was driving our 2014 thor class c motorhome with a 2013 chevrolet express engine when after starting it after dinner on the way back to our rv site, the engine light went on and a message flashed "engine power reduced". The maximum speed I had with the gas pedal to the floor was 25 mph. I barely…”
“I was driving our 2014 thor class c motorhome with a 2013 chevrolet express engine when after starting it after dinner on the way back to our rv site, the engine light went on and a message flashed "engine power reduced". The maximum speed I had with the gas pedal to the floor was 25 mph. I barely…”
“I was driving our 2014 thor class c motorhome with a 2013 chevrolet express engine when after starting it after dinner on the way back to our rv site, the engine light went on and a message flashed "engine power reduced". The maximum speed I had with the gas pedal to the floor was 25 mph. I barely…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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