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2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER

3 recalls — 1 complaints — 1 TSBs

21V522000 Jul 8, 2021
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Palazzo, Tuscany, 2019-2020 Miramar, 2019-2021 Aria, Outlaw, and Venetian recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000232.
521 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
19V504000 Jun 30, 2019
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Challenger, Miramar, Magnitude, Outlaw, Omni, and Palazzo motorhomes. The vehicle control system software may cause the slide-out room to move unexpectedly.
Consequence
Unexpected movement of the slide-out room can increase the risk of a injury.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will update the affected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 28, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000170.
1,554 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
18V812000 Nov 16, 2018
VISIBILITY
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.
Consequence
If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000165.
1,485 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Aug 20, 2021
Incident date: Aug 12, 2021
The contact owns a Thor Motor Coach Challenger. The contact stated while the RV was parked and covered in the driveway, the contact entered the RV and became aware that the inside of the RV was severely burned. The contact stated that the fire was contained inside of the RV. There was no visible fir... Read more
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
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.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE24023 Opened: Aug 14, 2024 — Closed: Jan 16, 2026
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2021
Trailer Hitch Receiver Structure May Crack and Separate
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation, PE24023, on August 14, 2024, to investigate allegations of Thor Motor Coach motorhome frame or trailer hitch structure cracking and separating. The hitch was manufactured by Lippert and installed by Thor as standard origin... Read more

THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER across all model years (2003–2020).

46 Total Recalls
48 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
5 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2023 0 2 View
2022 0 4 View
2021 0 10 View
2020 1 3 View
2019 (current) 3 1
2018 3 0 View
2017 5 5 View
2016 6 7 View
2015 5 5 View
2014 6 8 View
2013 5 3 View
2012 2 0 View
2011 2 0 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 0 View
2008 1 0 View
2007 1 0 View
2006 1 0 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 0 View
2003 1 0 View

Other THOR MOTOR COACH Models

Model Recalls Complaints
A.C.E. 0 0 View
ACE 0 0 View
ARIA 0 0 View
ASTORIA 0 0 View
ASTORIA PACIFIC 0 0 View
AVANTI 0 0 View
AXIS 0 0 View
CHALLENGER 37YT 0 0 View