2014 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
6 recalls — 5 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
17V555000 Sep 7, 2017
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE motorhomes. The windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.
Consequence
If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify it is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the system as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is... Read more
17V162000 Mar 13, 2017
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. These vehicles have windshield wiper systems that may have been improperly installed and secured, possibly causing the wipers to fail during use.
Consequence
Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wiper arm securing nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.
16V139000 Mar 7, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Hurricane and Windsport motor homes manufactured January 30, 2013, to March 6, 2015. In the affected motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment where heat may build-up, causing the compartment to melt.
Consequence
Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to prevent heat build-up in the storage compartment. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000112.
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
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
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Aug 1, 2022
Incident date: Jun 17, 2022
See answers to questions below. This is not a unique issue and it has been reported by many other owners. The issue is caused by wind causing overtravel and binding in an improperly engineered wiper system on this model/era RV. I had to make sure to plan my drive home so that I didn't have to go thr... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 25, 2018
Incident date: May 17, 2017
RECALL 17V-162. THIS RECALL ONLY TIGHTENS FASTENERS ON WIPER ASSY. IT DOES NO ADDITIONAL REPAIRS. MY WIPERS BLADES FELL APART WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN ON INTERSTATE 90. DEALER WOULD ONLY REPLACE ENTIRE WIPER ASSEMBLY FOR $500+. THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE INDIVIDUAL PARTS OR SELL ME INDIVIDUAL PA... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 5, 2018
Incident date: Sep 1, 2016
2014 FORD THOR HURRICANE E-450. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *LD *JS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jun 26, 2014
Incident date: Jun 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 THOR HURRICANE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RV WAS EXHIBITING ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE BUT REPLACED THE BATTERY. THE FAILURE PERSIST... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 26, 2014
Incident date: Jun 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 THOR HURRICANE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RV WAS EXHIBITING ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE BUT REPLACED THE BATTERY. THE FAILURE PERSIST... 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 (current) | 6 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 9 | View |
| 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 |