2017 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT
3 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
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.
17V239000 Apr 10, 2017
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Ace, Hurricane, and Windsport motorhomes. The weight rating labels for the tow hitches on these vehicles indicate a 10,000lb weight capacity when the actual hitch capacity is 8,000lbs.
Consequence
If the hitch is loaded to the capacity on the label, the hitch may damage the motorhome or the hitch may disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners and provide them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owner's may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
TRAILER HITCHES
Mar 3, 2023
Incident date: Mar 1, 2023
The rear frame that the trailer hitch is attached to has cracked and trailer hitch began to fail.the hitch metal also cracked and the hitch started to fall down,dropping the front of the trailer.if the trailer hitch dropped of completely,the safety devices of the trailer would not have worked. Since... Read more
STEERING
Mar 3, 2023
Incident date: Mar 1, 2023
My electronic steering column isn’t any good I lost my power steering why isn’t this on the recall list for my Hyundai Tucson as it’s a safety issue. Why can’t you people stand behind your vehicle’s can’t you help pay for this? Or have it as a recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mar 3, 2023
Incident date: Mar 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module (TIPM) needed to be replaced; however, the ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 1, 2019
Incident date: Jun 11, 2019
TRIMARK DOOR LATCH STRIKER (MADE OF CHEAP POTMETAL) BROKE WHILE REFUELING. AS THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS ONE DOOR THIS TAPPING OCCUPANTS INSIDE RV UNTIL TOOLS COULD BE LOCATED AND THE DOOR DISASSEMBLED FROM THE INSIDE. TRIMARK 1650 IS THE PROBLEM, IT HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN TO MANY RV'S AND SHOULD BE INVEST... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
May 22, 2019
Incident date: Oct 20, 2018
WINDSHIELD WIPER TOGGLED - RIGHT WIPER GETS STUCK UNDER LEFT ARM - MAKING WIPERS STOP UNTIL PHYSICALLY RELEASED- NOT VERY GOOD STOPPING ON INTERSTATE 80 IN THE RAIN
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 (current) | 3 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 8 | 13 | View |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 | View |
| 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 |