Recall 11V206 covers 50 2012 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite motor homes with loose gray water tank brackets. Free repair at Thor Motor Coach dealers.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 50 2012 Freedom Elite motor homes because the gray water tank brackets are not properly attached to the tank. The tank can loosen and fall from the vehicle, which creates a road hazard and increases the risk of personal injury or property damage; the dealer repair will be free once Thor Motor Coach makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The gray water tank on the 2012 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite holds wastewater from sinks and other drains before it is emptied at a dump station. Brackets fasten that tank to the motor home, keeping its weight supported while the vehicle moves, turns, and stops.
On affected Freedom Elite motor homes, the brackets that attach the gray water tank to the vehicle were not properly attached to the tank. That means the tank is not secured the way it was designed to be secured. Road vibration and the weight of wastewater put extra load on those attachment points, so the tank and its plumbing connections are left without the intended support.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on a sound, warning light, or dashboard message before the tank attachment problem is found.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 50 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loosened tank can fall from the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage. Drive cautiously and schedule service soon if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer and ask whether the free tank-support-bracket repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 11V206 when you call the dealer.
- Schedule the tank-support-bracket installation that secures the gray water tank so it does not loosen and fall from the motor home.
- Bring the recall notice if Thor Motor Coach sent one.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Thor Motor Coach technician installs new support brackets for the gray water tank so the tank is properly secured to the vehicle. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm current parts availability before bringing in the 2012 Freedom Elite motor home, since this filing does not list the remedy status as available.
Timeline
| March 28, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V206?
Recall 11V206 covers 50 2012 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite motor homes with gray water tank brackets that are not properly attached. The tank can loosen and fall from the vehicle, creating a road hazard. Dealers will install new tank support brackets for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 11V206. If it is, contact a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer to schedule installation of the new gray water tank support brackets. Reference recall number 11V206 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be performed at no cost, and Thor Motor Coach dealers will install the new tank support brackets free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 11V206.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a loose gray water tank that can fall from the motor home while driving. That creates a road hazard and raises the risk of personal injury or property damage. Confirm your VIN and schedule the free bracket repair with a Thor Motor Coach dealer.
What if I bought my Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received a notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Freedom Elite is included, then call a Thor Motor Coach dealer with recall number 11V206.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V206000 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach customer service | 1-877-500-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V206 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V206000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →