2013 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
5 recalls — 9 complaints
18V705000 Oct 9, 2018
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed, causing the wipers to fail during use, reducing driver visibility.
Consequence
A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the windshield wiper system is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the wiper system as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall i... Read more
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
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.
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
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
1 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Mar 30, 2019
MY WIPER BLADES MOTOR WHEN OFF THE WINDSHIELD SEVERAL TIMES AS WE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 71, WHICH I HAD TO GET OUT AND RESET THEM. THIS WAS DURING THE A HUGE DOWNPOUR THIS WEEKEND IN THE KENTUCKY OFF OF INTERSTATE 71. A SEVERE ALERT WAS TEXT OUT LATER THAT NIGHT, SATURDAY MARCH 30, 2019. I WORK MY... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 29, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 THOR HURRICANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY POWER HAD DRAINED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN JULY OF 2017 PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V265000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) TO... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Jul 24, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY IN THE POURING RAIN, MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WIPER DROPPED BELOW THE WINDOW FRAME EVENTUALLY GETTING TANGLED WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE ARM. THE WIPERS FAILED TO CLEAR THE WINDOW MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AHEAD OF ME. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE AND RESET THE... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Jul 24, 2018
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
WHILE DRIVING CROSS COUNTRY WE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WIPERS DURING A HARD RAIN. THE WIPERS DROPPED OFF THE WINDSHIELD BUT WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND RESET THEM. ONCE WE STARTED BACK ONTO THE ROAD, THEY FAILED AGAIN. WE ENDED UP DRIVING TO THE CAMPSITE WITH NO WIPERS. WE HAD A ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 29, 2018
Incident date: Apr 14, 2015
EVERY TIME I USE THE WIPERS ON A TRIP IN THE RAIN THE PASSENGER SIDE GETS STUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHICH MAKES THEM STOP WORKING. I HAVE TO PULL OVER WITH NO WIPERS AND REMOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM IN ORDER TO CONTINUE MY TRIP WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPER ONLY. SOMETIMES THE DRIVERS SIDE GOES... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 10, 2018
Incident date: Dec 21, 2017
I HAVE A 2013 THOR HURRICANE CLASS A MOTOR HOME. THE DOOR HANDLE AND LOCK WERE MADE BY TRIMARK; PART NUMBER 060-0650. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT I COULD NOT OPEN THE ENTRANCE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. THIS IS THE ONLY DOOR ON THE MOTOR HOME, WHICH IS VERY COMMON WITH CLASS A'S. I THEN HAD TO CRAWL T... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jan 10, 2018
Incident date: Dec 21, 2017
I HAVE A 2013 THOR HURRICANE CLASS A MOTOR HOME. THE DOOR HANDLE AND LOCK WERE MADE BY TRIMARK; PART NUMBER 060-0650. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT I COULD NOT OPEN THE ENTRANCE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. THIS IS THE ONLY DOOR ON THE MOTOR HOME, WHICH IS VERY COMMON WITH CLASS A'S. I THEN HAD TO CRAWL T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 21, 2016
Incident date: Jan 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 THOR HURRICANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHEER PIN FELL OUT AND ONE OF THE STEPS WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHEER PIN DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEP TO BECOME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED... Read more
2 injured
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jan 21, 2016
Incident date: Jan 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 THOR HURRICANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHEER PIN FELL OUT AND ONE OF THE STEPS WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHEER PIN DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEP TO BECOME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED... Read more
2 injured
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 (current) | 5 | 9 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 7 | View |
| 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 |