Recall 20V458 covers 248 2018-2021 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Four Winds, and Daybreak motorhomes for loose chair pedestals. Dealer repair is free.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 248 2018-2021 Chateau, Four Winds, and Daybreak motorhomes because the barrel chair pedestals were secured with the wrong bolts. In a crash, the pedestal can separate from the floor and cause the seat belt anchorages to fail, which raises the risk of injury; Thor Motor Coach dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The barrel chair pedestal in these 2018-2021 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Four Winds, and Daybreak motorhomes is the base that fastens the chair to the floor. It is supposed to hold the chair in place and keep the seat belt anchorage tied to a secure mounting point during a crash.
On the recalled motorhomes, production installed 3/8-inch bolts where 1/2-inch bolts were required. The smaller bolts do not secure the pedestal the way the seating system was designed. In a crash, that weaker attachment can let the pedestal separate from the floor, which means the chair and belt anchorage do not hold the occupant as intended.
Owners should not expect a loose-seat symptom before the problem matters. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Spans three Thor Motor Coach model lines across the 2018-2021 model years, with seat assembly and seat belt components included.
| 2019 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2019 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | seat assembly |
| 2019 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | seat belt |
| 2019 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | seat belt |
| 2020 Thor Motor Coach Daybreak | seat assembly |
| 2020 Thor Motor Coach Daybreak | seat belt |
| 2021 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | seat assembly |
| 2021 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | seat belt |
| 2021 Thor Motor Coach Daybreak | seat assembly |
| 2021 Thor Motor Coach Daybreak | seat belt |
| 2020 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | seat assembly |
| 2020 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | seat belt |
| 2021 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | seat assembly |
| 2021 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | seat belt |
| 2020 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | seat assembly |
| 2020 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | seat belt |
| 2018 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | seat assembly |
| 2018 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds | seat belt |
| 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | seat assembly |
| 2018 Thor Motor Coach Chateau | seat belt |
| Units affected | 248 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorhome.
What's the safety risk?
If the seat pedestal separates from the floor during a crash, the seat belt anchorages are not held as designed, increasing injury risk. Schedule the pedestal bolt inspection and hardware correction soon. Repair is free at any franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2021 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Four Winds, or Daybreak is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer to schedule the free pedestal-bolt inspection and hardware correction that secures the barrel chair pedestal to the floor.
- Reference recall number 20V458 and Thor Motor Coach recall RC000202 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and ask the dealer to confirm the barrel chair pedestal bolts and seat belt anchorages are covered.
- Avoid using the barrel chair for travel until the pedestal hardware has been inspected and corrected.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Thor Motor Coach technician inspects the barrel chair pedestal bolt size and corrects the hardware as necessary. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Because Thor Motor Coach used its general reimbursement plan on file, owners who already paid for a related pedestal bolt or seating hardware repair can ask about reimbursement for documented expenses. Bring prior repair paperwork and payment records to the service desk, or contact Thor Motor Coach customer service for the claim path.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 5, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 14, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 5, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| October 5, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 5, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V458?
Recall 20V458 covers 248 2018-2021 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Four Winds, and Daybreak motorhomes with wrong-size bolts securing the barrel chair pedestals. In a crash, the pedestal can separate from the floor and the seat belt anchorages can fail, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2018-2021 Thor Motor Coach Chateau, Four Winds, or Daybreak is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 20V458. If it is, contact a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer to schedule the pedestal bolt inspection and hardware correction. Reference recall number 20V458 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and Thor Motor Coach dealers will inspect the pedestal bolt size and correct the hardware as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is seat and seat belt anchorage failure during a crash. The wrong-size pedestal bolts can let the barrel chair pedestal separate from the floor, which increases the risk of injury for an occupant using that seat.
What if I bought this Thor Motor Coach motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Chateau, Four Winds, or Daybreak is included, then call a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer with recall number 20V458.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V458000 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach customer service | 1-877-855-2867 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V458 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V458000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →