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2015 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT

7 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
110,400 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
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
1,105 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
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.
8,617 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
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.
385 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
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
12,656 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
15V004000 Jan 8, 2015
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Windsport, and Palazzo motorhomes manufactured April 24, 2014, to December 11, 2014, and equipped with certain Latitude awnings manufactured by Carefree of Colorado... Read more
Consequence
The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket to fail, and the awning to fall and potentially strike and injure a person beneath it.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the defective screws, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000097.
154 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
14V695000 Nov 3, 2014
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2015 Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Four Winds Siesta, Windsport, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured August 7, 2014, to October 17, 2014. The affected motorhomes have awnings whose mounting brackets may ... Read more
Consequence
If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.
Remedy
Thor has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000095.
215 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
SUSPENSION1
POWER TRAIN1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 10, 2023
Incident date: Feb 1, 2023
Vehicle was parked at a store in accessory mode while I ran inside to grab drinks on the way to a birthday party. My children were inside and noticed smoking from the hood and got out before the vehicle was consumed by flames. Luckily the engine was not running and we were not driving/accelerating a... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jul 3, 2019
Incident date: Jun 24, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 THOR WINDSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED TO OPERATE. GENERAL RV CENTER (14000 AUTOMALL DR, HUNTLEY, IL 60142, (847) 669-5570) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 3, 2018
Incident date: May 24, 2017
IN SAME STATES IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT GAS INTO THE TANK WITHOUT USING A FUNNEL. THIS CAUSES THE GAS TO SPLASH BACK SOAKING THE 2 PEOPLE IT TAKES TO PUT FUEL IN. THE REASON THIS HAPPENS IS THAT THERE IS NOT ROOM FOR THE GAS NOZZLE TO FIT DOWN INTO THE LINE TO THE GAS TANK. IN OTHER STATES IT IS VERY... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Aug 12, 2016
Incident date: Jul 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 THOR WINDSPORT. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT 60 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM FAILED AND CAUSED THE WIPERS TO BECOME ENTANGLED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO STATED THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND THE WIPERS WERE MISSING A STOPPING MECHA... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 29, 2015
Incident date: Jul 27, 2015
BED OVER CAB COMES DOWN ON IT"S OWN ELECTRIC JACKS COME ON WHILE DRIVING,FRONT WHEELS MAKE LOUD NOISE ALL THE TIME. ALL THIS AND ONLY 2 WEEKS OLD.GOT IT 7/16/15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 29, 2015
Incident date: Jul 27, 2015
BED OVER CAB COMES DOWN ON IT"S OWN ELECTRIC JACKS COME ON WHILE DRIVING,FRONT WHEELS MAKE LOUD NOISE ALL THE TIME. ALL THIS AND ONLY 2 WEEKS OLD.GOT IT 7/16/15
POWER TRAIN Jul 29, 2015
Incident date: Jul 27, 2015
BED OVER CAB COMES DOWN ON IT"S OWN ELECTRIC JACKS COME ON WHILE DRIVING,FRONT WHEELS MAKE LOUD NOISE ALL THE TIME. ALL THIS AND ONLY 2 WEEKS OLD.GOT IT 7/16/15

THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT across all model years (2003–2022).

65 Total Recalls
57 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2022 1 7 View
2021 2 2 View
2020 3 4 View
2019 3 2 View
2018 5 6 View
2017 3 5 View
2016 8 13 View
2015 (current) 7 7
2014 6 2 View
2013 5 0 View
2012 4 0 View
2011 5 0 View
2010 2 2 View
2009 2 0 View
2008 2 5 View
2007 2 2 View
2006 2 0 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 0 View
2003 1 0 View

Other THOR MOTOR COACH Models

Model Recalls Complaints
A.C.E. 0 0 View
ACE 0 0 View
ARIA 0 0 View
ASTORIA 0 0 View
ASTORIA PACIFIC 0 0 View
AVANTI 0 0 View
AXIS 0 0 View
CHALLENGER 0 0 View