More than 4,000 Thor-built motorhomes are being recalled out of concern that their slide-out rooms could extend while the rig is heading down the road. 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. A slide-out room that extends unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash. This Thor slide-out issue affects 4,251 motorhomes.
Thor slide-out remedy
Dealers will replace the park brake harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 5, 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.
What’s with the Thor slide-out system?
As early as February 2023, Thor installed wiring harnesses on the affected rigs. The wiring should prevent the slide-out from being actuated unless the parking brake is engaged. The harnesses were wired incorrectly, so slide-outs can be actuated with the brake off.
Here’s how to know if your rig is wired wrong: With the engine running, the transmission in park, and the parking brake disengaged, attempt to cycle the slide-out rooms. If the slide-out moves, then the wire harness is miswired. Do not push the slide-out button while the vehicle is in motion.
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Poor workmanship…again..and again…and again.
Accidently opening is better than accidentally opening while towing or falling off.
C O M E O N ! When does this type of recall insanity end? Is this the first time that anyone has tried to put a slide out in an RV?
Thank you for the timely warning, Russ and Tina, and a bit more timely than will be the letter Thor will eventually send to affected owners. Well, I can’t say that this problem affects my opinion of Thor in the least; merely galvanizes it. Have a great day and safe travels!