2014 THOR MOTOR COACH ACE
4 recalls — 4 complaints
17V758000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and cl... Read more
17V555000 Sep 7, 2017
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE motorhomes. The windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.
Consequence
If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify it is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the system as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is... Read more
17V162000 Mar 13, 2017
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. These vehicles have windshield wiper systems that may have been improperly installed and secured, possibly causing the wipers to fail during use.
Consequence
Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wiper arm securing nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.
16V571000 Aug 2, 2016
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As... Read more
Consequence
A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000121.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 7, 2018
Incident date: Jul 10, 2017
HYDROLIC BOOSTER IS LEAKING INSIDE COACH AND DRIPPING UNDER BRAKE PEDAL. I NOTICE IT MORE WHEN ENGINE IS COLD.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 1, 2018
Incident date: Jun 29, 2018
BOUGHT RV FALL 2017. WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE, COULDNT GET IN BECAUSE DOOR LOCKED BY ITSELF. HAD TO BREAK INTO RV AND TAKE DOOR HANDLE OFF AS KEYS WOULD NOT OPEN IT OR MANUAL OPERATION WOULD NOT OPEN IT. REFUSED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER REPLACEMENT FOR FEAR OF THIS HAPPENING AGAIN. VERY POOR DESIGN. THE PO... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jul 1, 2018
Incident date: Jun 29, 2018
BOUGHT RV FALL 2017. WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE, COULDNT GET IN BECAUSE DOOR LOCKED BY ITSELF. HAD TO BREAK INTO RV AND TAKE DOOR HANDLE OFF AS KEYS WOULD NOT OPEN IT OR MANUAL OPERATION WOULD NOT OPEN IT. REFUSED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER REPLACEMENT FOR FEAR OF THIS HAPPENING AGAIN. VERY POOR DESIGN. THE PO... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 30, 2016
Incident date: Sep 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 THOR ACE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RELAY BOX FILLED UP WITH WATER. THE VEHICLE'S RELAYS WERE REPLACED AND THE POSITION OF THE BOX WAS MOVED T... Read more
THOR MOTOR COACH ACE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the THOR MOTOR COACH ACE across all model years (2011–2022).
29
Total Recalls
47
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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