Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite recalls and problems
19 recalls and 10 owner complaints for 16 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
19
Complaints
10
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
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Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Freedom Elite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Freedom Elite | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Freedom Elite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Freedom Elite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Freedom Elite | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Freedom Elite | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Freedom Elite | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Freedom Elite | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Freedom Elite | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Freedom Elite | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Freedom Elite | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Freedom Elite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Freedom Elite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Freedom Elite | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Freedom Elite | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Freedom Elite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Equipment | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
All Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-709 | Oct 17, 2025 | 2025–2026 | Equipment | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2026 Geneva, 2025-2026 Quantum, Four Winds, Pasadena, Eddie Bauer, Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Coleman recreational vehicles. |
| 25V-171 | Mar 20, 2025 | 2023–2025 | Equipment | 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… |
| 20V-711 | Nov 17, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Electrical System | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Quantum motorhomes built on a Chevrolet chassis. |
| 20V-444 | Jul 29, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Seats, Air Bags, Electrical System | Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Delano, Tiburon, Chateau and Freedom Elite motorhomes and 2020 Gemini, Chateau Citation, Compass, Siesta, and Synergy motorhomes built… |
| 20V-423 | Jul 22, 2020 | 2019–2021 | Electrical System | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freedom Elite, and 2021 Four Winds motorhomes. |
| 20V-419 | Jul 20, 2020 | 2021 | Electrical System | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and Freedom Elite motorhomes built on the 2020 Ford E-Series chassis. |
| 20V-312 | May 28, 2020 | 2020 | Structure, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Daybreak, Four Winds, Delano, Gemini, Quantum, Tiburon, Chateau Citation, Compass, Chateau, Siesta, Freedom Elite, and Synergy motorhomes built on Mercedes Benz Sprinter… |
| 20V-308 | May 27, 2020 | 2020 | Equipment, Power Train | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Daybreak, Four Winds, Delano, Gemini, Quantum, Tiburon, Chateau Citation, Compass, Chateau, Siesta, Freedom Elite, and Synergy motorhomes built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter… |
| 19V-775 | Oct 28, 2019 | 2019–2020 | Electrical System, Seat Belts | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chateau 22B, 22E, 23U, 24F, 25V, and 28A, Daybreak 22GO, Four Winds 22B, 22E, 24F, 26B and 28A, Freedom Elite 22HE and 2020 Quantum GR22, and SE22 motorhomes. |
| 19V-609 | Aug 20, 2019 | 2020 | Electrical System | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau, Daybreak, Four Winds, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw and Quantum motorhomes. |
| 18V-741 | Oct 19, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Equipment | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Four Winds, Chateau, and Freedom Elite vehicles. |
| 18V-385 | Jun 8, 2018 | 2019 | Suspension | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019 Thor Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw, Quantum and Vegas motorhomes built on modified Ford E-450 chassis. |
| 17V-758 | Nov 22, 2017 | 2010–2018 | Equipment | Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. |
| 17V-522 | Aug 24, 2017 | 2018 | Equipment | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Four Winds, Chateau and Freedom Elite recreational vehicles. |
| 17V-166 | Mar 13, 2017 | 2017 | Seat Belts | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Four Winds Motorhomes. |
| 15V-224 | Apr 15, 2015 | 2016 | Equipment | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Four Winds, Citation, Outlaw, Chateau, Siesta, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured February 14, 2015, to April 6, 2015. |
| 14V-695 | Nov 3, 2014 | 2015 | Equipment | Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2015 Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Four Winds Siesta, Windsport, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured August 7, 2014, to… |
| 11V-206 | Mar 28, 2011 | 2012 | Equipment | Thor motor coach (Tmc) is recalling certain model year 2012 freedom elite motor homes manufactured from february 1, 2011, through february 16, 2011. |
| 11V-178 | Mar 15, 2011 | 2011–2012 | Equipment | Thor motor coach (Tmc) is recalling certain recreational vehicles manufactured from march 9, 2010, through march 9, 2011. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite has the most reports (3). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite have?
NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls covering Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite model years 2010–2021, 2023–2026.
What are the most common Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite problems?
Owners report unknown or other, vehicle speed control, equipment problems most often.