2021 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT
2 recalls — 2 complaints — 3 TSBs
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.
20V498000 Aug 21, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes, models 27B, 29M, 32T, 33X, 34J, 34R and 35M. The electronic control center circuit board may be damaged from voltages over 17 volts causing damage to the circuit board.
Consequence
A damaged circuit board could increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional circuit module to the existing component board to provide reverse polarity and over-current protection, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Feb 6, 2023
Incident date: Feb 5, 2023
Traveling on highway with no load and no passengers at the speed of 53 mph the trucks steering wheel began shaking violently when I hit a rough spot in the road. At this point I had to bring the vehicle to a complete stop in the middle of the highway. Motorists that where behind me were doing all th... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 18, 2021
Incident date: May 7, 2021
The 2021 Thor Windsport would not start. The batteries were tested and had sufficient power to start the motorcoach. The motorcoach was towed to the dealer, Camping World in Berkley Massachusetts. The technician(s) replaced the batteries and attempted to start the motorcoach at which time sparks and... Read more
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 1 |
| 103910 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
RC000219SADealer
May 19, 2021
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
On your vehicle, the rear axle may contain an inadequate volume of lubricating oil. An inadequate volume of rear axle lubricant may result in rear wheel bearing damage potentially leading to bearing seizure. Bearing seizure may lead to re
RC000219SADealer
May 19, 2021
103910 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS
On your vehicle, the rear axle may contain an inadequate volume of lubricating oil. An inadequate volume of rear axle lubricant may result in rear wheel bearing damage potentially leading to bearing seizure. Bearing seizure may lead to re
No comms 2021-11
Dec 3, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for November 2021 for Thor Motor Coach.
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 (current) | 2 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 6 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 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 |