2011 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
5 recalls — 7 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
17V544000 Aug 31, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Hurricane, and 2011 Serrano and Windsport motorhomes. The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher t... Read more
Consequence
The transfer switch may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began on September 7, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000145.
15V745000 Nov 10, 2015
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds... Read more
Consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC0001... Read more
13V265000 Jun 25, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Windsport, model year 2006-2010 Magellan, model year 2007-2013 Hurricane, model year 2009-2013 Serrano and model year 2011-2013 A.C.E motorhomes. The motorhomes are equipped with an RV Custom Products Battery Control Center (BCC) whi... Read more
Consequence
If the BCC fails, all power may be lost to the motorhome chassis, including all lighting, making the vehicle very difficult to operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the BCC free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2013. Customers may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's recall campaign number is RC000077.
11V459000 Aug 31, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINDSPORT AND HURRICANE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2011. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CLOSE TO A VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. HEAT CAN BUILD UP IN THIS AREA.
Consequence
HEAT BUILD UP COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
TMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE EXHAUST. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC AT 1-877-855-2867.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 1 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Jan 10, 2017
Incident date: Jun 30, 2016
MY 2014 THOR HURRICAN LOSES WIPER FUNCTIONS WHEN WINDY. I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A MOUNTAIN SIDE ON I-15 OUTSIDE VICTORVILLE DURING A LIGHT/MODERATE RAIN STORM. THE WIND STARTED TO INCREASE WHICH CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM TO GO BELOW THE WINDOW AND THE DRIVERS SIDE TO GO PAST ITS NORMAL STOP... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
Sep 9, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 THOR HURRICANE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AWNING MATERIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. THE AWNING FABRIC RIPPED AND THE SLIDE OUT RELEASED INDEPENDENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SLIDE OUT MECHANISM, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 9, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 THOR HURRICANE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AWNING MATERIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. THE AWNING FABRIC RIPPED AND THE SLIDE OUT RELEASED INDEPENDENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SLIDE OUT MECHANISM, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA... Read more
STRUCTURE
Sep 9, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 THOR HURRICANE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AWNING MATERIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. THE AWNING FABRIC RIPPED AND THE SLIDE OUT RELEASED INDEPENDENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SLIDE OUT MECHANISM, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
Sep 9, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 THOR HURRICANE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AWNING MATERIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. THE AWNING FABRIC RIPPED AND THE SLIDE OUT RELEASED INDEPENDENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SLIDE OUT MECHANISM, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2011
Incident date: Sep 28, 2011
A COUPLE OF CARDBOARD STORAGE BOXES WERE STORED IN AN EXTERIOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF OUR RV AND THE STORAGE LIGHT WAS NOT TURNED ON. ARRIVING AT OUR DESTINATION AN HOUR AND A HALF LATER I OPENED THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT TO FIND A HOLE BURNED IN THE STORAGE LIGHT LENS, A BURN MARK ON THE CARDBOARD S... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 11, 2011
Incident date: Sep 28, 2011
A COUPLE OF CARDBOARD STORAGE BOXES WERE STORED IN AN EXTERIOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF OUR RV AND THE STORAGE LIGHT WAS NOT TURNED ON. ARRIVING AT OUR DESTINATION AN HOUR AND A HALF LATER I OPENED THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT TO FIND A HOLE BURNED IN THE STORAGE LIGHT LENS, A BURN MARK ON THE CARDBOARD S... Read more
THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE across all model years (2003–2022).
54
Total Recalls
63
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 5 | View |
| 2013 | 5 | 9 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2011 (current) | 5 | 7 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | View |