2018 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
5 recalls — 4 complaints
23V121000 Feb 24, 2023
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Hurricane and Windsport recreational vehicles. The driver and front passenger overhead cabinets may detach.
Consequence
Overhead cabinets that detach while the vehicle is in motion can fall onto seat occupants, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the overhead cabinets, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000290.
20V804000 Dec 21, 2020
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes. The overhead cabinets located above the driver and front passenger seats may detach and fall onto the seat occupants, possibly causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Consequence
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the overhead cabinets, and reinstall them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000208.
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
17V692000 Nov 2, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes. The wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket causing the trailer lights to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail... Read more
Consequence
If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Thor has notified owners and dealers will re-wire a new connector, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148.
17V634000 Oct 9, 2017
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fres... Read more
Consequence
If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 14, 2023
Incident date: Nov 1, 2022
paint peeling/rapid delamination on 2015 Kia Sorento (Snow White Pearl color) on both passenger side front and passenger side rear doors. Prior rapid delamination on "A" pillar of both passenger and driver sides and center roof (repaired 2021, out of pocket cost $2000). Rapid delamination began app... Read more
STEERING
Mar 15, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR HURRICANE MOTORHOME. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MOTORHOME DID NOT STAY IN ONE LANE AND THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT CALLED THOR MOTORCOACH (701 COUNTY RD 15, ELKHART, INDIANA 46516, (877) 500-1020) REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V6340... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Mar 15, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR HURRICANE MOTORHOME. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MOTORHOME DID NOT STAY IN ONE LANE AND THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT CALLED THOR MOTORCOACH (701 COUNTY RD 15, ELKHART, INDIANA 46516, (877) 500-1020) REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V6340... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 15, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR HURRICANE MOTORHOME. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MOTORHOME DID NOT STAY IN ONE LANE AND THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT CALLED THOR MOTORCOACH (701 COUNTY RD 15, ELKHART, INDIANA 46516, (877) 500-1020) REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V6340... 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
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| 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 (current) | 5 | 4 | |
| 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 | 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 |