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2014 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU

2 recalls, 6 complaints

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
110,400 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
13V164000 Apr 25, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport; model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 09, 2013. If the awning insta... Read more
Consequence
If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners ... Read more
427 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 3 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 27, 2016
Incident date: Jun 20, 2016
I PURCHASED A 2014 THOR CHATEAU (28Z) MOTOR COACH IN OCT 2013. IT HAS HAD THREE ELECTRICAL/FIRE ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED FOR THE SAFETY OF OWNERS OF THOR COACHES. 1. IN JUNE 2014 THE ELECTRICAL TRANSFER SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE REAR BED COMPARTMENT BEGAN SMOKING AT 2AM IN THE MORNING. THE... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 27, 2016
Incident date: Jun 20, 2016
I PURCHASED A 2014 THOR CHATEAU (28Z) MOTOR COACH IN OCT 2013. IT HAS HAD THREE ELECTRICAL/FIRE ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED FOR THE SAFETY OF OWNERS OF THOR COACHES. 1. IN JUNE 2014 THE ELECTRICAL TRANSFER SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE REAR BED COMPARTMENT BEGAN SMOKING AT 2AM IN THE MORNING. THE... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN Jun 27, 2016
Incident date: Jun 20, 2016
I PURCHASED A 2014 THOR CHATEAU (28Z) MOTOR COACH IN OCT 2013. IT HAS HAD THREE ELECTRICAL/FIRE ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED FOR THE SAFETY OF OWNERS OF THOR COACHES. 1. IN JUNE 2014 THE ELECTRICAL TRANSFER SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE REAR BED COMPARTMENT BEGAN SMOKING AT 2AM IN THE MORNING. THE... Read more
Fire
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jan 30, 2015
Incident date: Jan 21, 2015
I WAS DRIVING OUR 2014 THOR CLASS C MOTORHOME WITH A 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS ENGINE WHEN AFTER STARTING IT AFTER DINNER ON THE WAY BACK TO OUR RV SITE, THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND A MESSAGE FLASHED "ENGINE POWER REDUCED". THE MAXIMUM SPEED I HAD WITH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR WAS 25 MPH. I BARELY M... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 30, 2015
Incident date: Jan 21, 2015
I WAS DRIVING OUR 2014 THOR CLASS C MOTORHOME WITH A 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS ENGINE WHEN AFTER STARTING IT AFTER DINNER ON THE WAY BACK TO OUR RV SITE, THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND A MESSAGE FLASHED "ENGINE POWER REDUCED". THE MAXIMUM SPEED I HAD WITH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR WAS 25 MPH. I BARELY M... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 30, 2015
Incident date: Jan 21, 2015
I WAS DRIVING OUR 2014 THOR CLASS C MOTORHOME WITH A 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS ENGINE WHEN AFTER STARTING IT AFTER DINNER ON THE WAY BACK TO OUR RV SITE, THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND A MESSAGE FLASHED "ENGINE POWER REDUCED". THE MAXIMUM SPEED I HAD WITH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR WAS 25 MPH. I BARELY M... Read more

THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU across all model years (2003, 2026).

65 Total Recalls
26 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
10 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU - Year by Year

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

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2026 2 0 View
2025 2 0 View
2024 1 1 View
2023 2 0 View
2022 2 0 View
2021 5 2 View
2020 10 0 View
2019 4 0 View
2018 6 9 View
2017 5 2 View
2016 4 1 View
2015 3 2 View
2014 (current) 2 6
2013 2 3 View
2012 3 0 View
2011 3 0 View
2010 2 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

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