2018 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS
4 recalls — 3 complaints — 1 TSBs
21V441000 Jun 10, 2021
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Axis 25.6 and 2018-2021 Vegas 25.6 motorhomes. The heat shield between the LP tank and chassis muffler was not installed.
Consequence
A missing heat shield increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000228.
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.
17V634000 Oct 9, 2017
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fres... Read more
Consequence
If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 19, 2019
Incident date: Jul 19, 2019
2018 THOR AXIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIPER ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO COVER THE PROPER DISTANCE ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THE POST ON THE EITHER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTS THE DRIVER'S VIEW WHEN TURNING. *JS
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 9, 2019
Incident date: Aug 14, 2018
MOTORHOME WAS DELIVERED WITH THE DRIVER SIDE (DS) ONLY RAISING TO APPROX 45*, CENTER OF DRIVER'S VIEW. DEALER DID NOT HAVE A FIX. ANY ADJUSTMENT TO RAISE THE ARM CAUSE THE ARMS TO COLLIDE AND JAM. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND COMMON TO THE AXIS/VEGAS LINE BY READER RESPONSES IN ONLINE FORUM. *AS *... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 9, 2019
Incident date: Aug 14, 2018
MOTORHOME WAS DELIVERED WITH THE DRIVER SIDE (DS) ONLY RAISING TO APPROX 45*, CENTER OF DRIVER'S VIEW. DEALER DID NOT HAVE A FIX. ANY ADJUSTMENT TO RAISE THE ARM CAUSE THE ARMS TO COLLIDE AND JAM. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND COMMON TO THE AXIS/VEGAS LINE BY READER RESPONSES IN ONLINE FORUM. *AS *... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
No comms 2021-11
Dec 3, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for November 2021 for Thor Motor Coach.
THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS across all model years (2014–2026).
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Total Recalls
25
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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