2021 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 2 complaints
Axles, brakes, suspension and hitch: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Bearings, brake magnets, worn shackle bolts and bent axles. A trailer that wears tires on the inside edge or pulls to one side usually has an axle or suspension problem. Before you buy: Bolts tight, springs not flat, brakes apply with the breakaway pin pulled.
Chassis and towing lessons · Trailer guide
Structure, roof and leaks: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
What owners reported to NHTSA
10/25/2023, SUSPENSION: U-bolts on rear axle passenger curbside that holds suspension leaf spring to axle: One broke completely off and separated into two pieces dropping partial u-bolt to the ground, second u-bolt twisted. These u-bolts hold the axle under the suspension leaf spring. I have parts. Fortunately the motorhome was parked in a campsite. If we had been traveling on the highway, this broken part could have ended up in anothe
05/11/2023, EQUIPMENT: The contact owns a 2021 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler built on a 2020 Ford F-59 chassis. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the leveling system warning light illuminated. Smoke then filled the cabin of the RV due to the hydraulic line rubbing against the exhaust system. Additionally, hydraulic fluid was leaking from the RV. The contact pulled over and exited the RV. The contact waited until the smoke had
02/07/2022, STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT: The contact owns a 2021 Thor Freedom Traveler. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 60 MPH, the shade above the windshield fell without warning, nearly hitting the contact's husband. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the shade was only being held by a single nail. The contact called the dealer and initially received no response. The dealer then called back and requested to inspect the
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Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.