2022 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
0 recalls — 4 complaints — 3 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
May 26, 2026
Incident date: May 26, 2026
Tow hitch cracked and separated
TRAILER HITCHES
May 26, 2026
Incident date: May 26, 2026
Tow hitch cracked and separated
STRUCTURE
May 26, 2026
Incident date: May 26, 2026
Tow hitch cracked and separated
POWER TRAIN
Nov 3, 2023
Incident date: Oct 25, 2023
Thermal control valve failed leading to temperature problems and loss of safety features such as automatic braking and adaptive cruise control otherwise known as “Eyesight”
Technical Service Bulletins — 2022 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 1 |
| 103910 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
RC000219SADealer
May 19, 2021
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
On your vehicle, the rear axle may contain an inadequate volume of lubricating oil. An inadequate volume of rear axle lubricant may result in rear wheel bearing damage potentially leading to bearing seizure. Bearing seizure may lead to re
RC000219SADealer
May 19, 2021
103910 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS
On your vehicle, the rear axle may contain an inadequate volume of lubricating oil. An inadequate volume of rear axle lubricant may result in rear wheel bearing damage potentially leading to bearing seizure. Bearing seizure may lead to re
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 (current) | 0 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 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 |