2018 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT
5 recalls, 6 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
6 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION | 1 |
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Sep 30, 2020
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the locking bolts on the steering linkage had damaged the tires. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired under a related recall. The vehicle was repaired; however, additional failure occurred after the recall repair. T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 26, 2024
Incident date: Aug 26, 2024
The frame is rusted out at the cross member where the shocks Mount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 31, 2021
Incident date: Mar 20, 2021
THE RADIO (AND CAMERA SYSTEM) HAD BEEN ACTING STRANGELY AND MY CIGARETTE OUTLETS STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I STOPPED FOR THE NIGHT AND HAD PARKED AND CONNECTED THE RV TO THE CAMPGROUND POWER. ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER PARKING AND HOOKING UP I STARTED TROUBLE SHOOTING THE LOSS OF POWER TO T... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 31, 2020
Incident date: Aug 31, 2020
THERE IS A CABINET MOUNTED ON THE CEILING THAT IS ABOVE THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE THAT HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY SECURED. THERE ARE COMPLAINTS AND PICTURES FOUND ON THE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR THOR OWNERS. I DECIDED TO CHECK MINE AND IT WAS LOOSE AND WHEN I OPENED THE DOORS ALL OF THE SCREWS LOCATED ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 4, 2020
Incident date: Jan 10, 2020
AXEL HANGERS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MOTOR HOME WERE LOOSE, FOUND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR-HOMES VERY UNSAFE WHEN TOWING A CAR OR TRAILER. ON HIGHWAY TRAVELING HAD TO STOP AND GET IT TORQUED TO CONTINUE. *DT*JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 20, 2019
Incident date: May 13, 2019
HEADLIGHTS NOT SECURELY FASTENED AND NOT AIMED APPROPRIATELY. TEN FEET AHEAD OF VEHICLE ON LOW BEAMS.
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
59
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 (current) | 5 | 6 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 2016 | 8 | 13 | View |
| 2015 | 7 | 9 | 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 |