2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
1 recalls — 3 complaints — 1 TSBs
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.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 14, 2020
Incident date: Sep 13, 2020
WHILE TRAVELING ON A INTERSTATE THE VEHICLE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. THE MOTOR SHUT OFF AND WE LOST ALL POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. ALL POWER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SHUT OFF SO WE HAD NO LIGHTS ON THE EXTERIOR TO SEE OR SIGNAL OTHER VEHICLES. I HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.
POWER TRAIN
Sep 14, 2020
Incident date: Sep 13, 2020
WHILE TRAVELING ON A INTERSTATE THE VEHICLE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. THE MOTOR SHUT OFF AND WE LOST ALL POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. ALL POWER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SHUT OFF SO WE HAD NO LIGHTS ON THE EXTERIOR TO SEE OR SIGNAL OTHER VEHICLES. I HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 14, 2020
Incident date: Sep 13, 2020
WHILE TRAVELING ON A INTERSTATE THE VEHICLE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. THE MOTOR SHUT OFF AND WE LOST ALL POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. ALL POWER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SHUT OFF SO WE HAD NO LIGHTS ON THE EXTERIOR TO SEE OR SIGNAL OTHER VEHICLES. I HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
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.
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
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 (current) | 1 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 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 |