2018 THOR MOTOR COACH ACE
3 recalls — 6 complaints
18V498000 Jul 30, 2018
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Thor Ace 27.2 recreational vehicles. The rubber liquid propane (LP) hose may sag and contact the tire in the wheel well.
Consequence
Contact with the tire may cause the LP hose to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rubber LP hose and replace it as necessary. Dealers will install additional p-clamps or relocate the existing p-clamps to properly secure the hose, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at ... Read more
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
17V692000 Nov 2, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes. The wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket causing the trailer lights to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail... Read more
Consequence
If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Thor has notified owners and dealers will re-wire a new connector, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
ENGINE
Apr 26, 2024
Incident date: Mar 20, 2024
I had my 2018 Ford Edge in Gerald Jones Ford Lincoln dealership services department at Augusta, GA on [XXX] (soonest appointment schedule available) due to check engine light turning on that I detected on [XXX] According to their diagnosis, my vehicle is now in need of total engine rebuild/replace. ... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 30, 2024
Incident date: Feb 9, 2024
When driving my vehicle going 30 miles per hour the car stopped by itself and gave error message “ Shift to park or neutral Press brake or select gear” . I have to put my car in park and try and restart the vehicle. This has happened 4 times with in the last week.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
May 6, 2019
Incident date: Dec 22, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR ACE MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD FLUID SPRAYER DID NOT SPRAY THE FLUID HIGH ENOUGH TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE CAUSED A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAMPING WORLD OF BAKERSFIELD (888-409-0053, LO... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 18, 2018
Incident date: Apr 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR ACE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE, THE AUXILIARY BATTERY OVERHEATED, AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. UPON OPENING THE HOOD, THE CONTACT NOTICED ACID EMERGING FROM THE AU... Read more
STEERING
Jul 18, 2018
Incident date: Apr 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR ACE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE, THE AUXILIARY BATTERY OVERHEATED, AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. UPON OPENING THE HOOD, THE CONTACT NOTICED ACID EMERGING FROM THE AU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 2, 2018
Incident date: May 2, 2018
UNDERRATED CIRCUIT BREAKER, 15 AMP VICE 20 AMP, RATING FOR REAR AIR CONDITIONER. FORWARD AIR CONDITIONER, SAME MODEL AND SIZE, HAS CORRECT 20 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER. OVERRATED FUSE D8, 20 AMP VICE 15 AMP, ON CEILING LIGHTS. THIS WAS FOUND WHILE STATIONARY TROUBLESHOOTING A WATER LEAK. I DECIDED TO ... 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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