Model year record
2021 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler recalls & problems
The 2021 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is equipment (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Traveler.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| EquipmentMechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer › Motor/hydraulic pump | 2 | — |
| Structure | 1 | — |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- 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 another vehicle windshield. If the second twisted u-bolt would also have failed while traveling, the axle may have come loose and possibly caused the motorhome to flip. The repair was completed at an authorized Ford repair facility. Dealership would not submit for warranty due to light…
- Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer › Motor/hydraulic pump
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 cleared and the hydraulic fluid had drained, then drove to the residence. The RV was then towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the hydraulic line needed to be replaced and rerouted. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
- 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 vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. Thor manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that she would receive a call back from the case manager. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.