THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 2021

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

17 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 20V718000 SAFETY RECALL
190 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2020
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021 Four Winds motorhomes, equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Potential Risk:
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000207.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000207
Notice Date: Jan 14, 2021
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2020
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 20V711000 SAFETY RECALL
1.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2020
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Quantum motorhomes built on a Chevrolet chassis. The BIM (Battery Isolation Manager)/BIR (Battery Isolation Relay) is not watertight when exposed to engine compartment heat.

Potential Risk:
Water may get into the BIM/BIR and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BIM/BIR with a Trombetta solenoid, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000206.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000206
Notice Date: Jan 13, 2021
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2020
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 20V458000 SAFETY RECALL
248 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak 23DB, 2018-2021 Four Winds 23U, and 2018-2021 Chateau 23U motorhomes. Bolts of the wrong size were used to secure the barrel chair pedestals, allowing the pedestal to separate from the floor in the event of a crash. As such, these motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems" and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Potential Risk:
If the pedestal were to separate from the floor during a crash, the seat belt anchorages may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal bolt size, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000202.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000202
Notice Date: Sep 14, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 20V444000 SAFETY RECALL
463 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2020
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Delano, Tiburon, Chateau and Freedom Elite motorhomes and 2020 Gemini, Chateau Citation, Compass, Siesta, and Synergy motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis (platform 970 (VS30), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.

Potential Risk:
If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
FREE Recall Solution:
Thor will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867 Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Thor's number for this recall is RC000200.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000200
Notice Date: Aug 13, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2020
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 20V423000 SAFETY RECALL
934 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2020
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freedom Elite, and 2021 Four Winds motorhomes. A 100amp converter breaker was incorrectly installed at the battery tray when a 70amp breaker is required, possibly resulting in the wiring connected to the breaker overheating.

Potential Risk:
Overheated wires can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the converter breaker with one of the correct amperage if needed, free of charge. This recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000199.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000199
Notice Date: Sep 18, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2020
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 20V419000 SAFETY RECALL
63 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 20, 2020
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and Freedom Elite motorhomes built on the 2020 Ford E-Series chassis. The battery cable may not have been properly secured within the chassis rail, which can cause it to contact the exhaust manifold and heat shield.

Potential Risk:
Battery cable contact with the exhaust manifold and heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the battery cable. If needed the cable will be re-routed and properly secured, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000197.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000197
Notice Date: Sep 11, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 20, 2020
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 20V339000 SAFETY RECALL
71 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2020
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 ACE, 2021 Four Winds and 2020 Gemini, Axis, Compass, Delano, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, and Vegas motorhomes. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.

Potential Risk:
If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000192.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000192
Notice Date: Jul 10, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2020
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 20V303000 SAFETY RECALL
34 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 27, 2020
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Quantum, Chateau and Four Winds, and 2020 Vegas and Axis motorhomes built on a Ford E-series chassis. A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in damage to the circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Potential Risk:
Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
TMC will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage. If no damage is found, dealers will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. If damage is found, dealers will splice in new wire and apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall The recall began June 25, 2020., 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000189.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000189
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2020
Recall Date: May 27, 2020
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 20V178000 SAFETY RECALL
22 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2020
Safety Issue:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Chateau 31W and 31WV, Quantum KW29 and LF31, Vegas 24.1 and Axis 24.1 motorhomes and 2020-2021 Four Winds 24F, 28Z, and 31E motorhomes built on a Ford chassis. The rear axle differential may have an insufficient amount of fluid, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and a driveshaft separation.

Potential Risk:
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur if the transmission is left in Park, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall is began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000188.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local THOR MOTOR COACH dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: RC000188
Notice Date: Mar 19, 2020
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2020

Consumer Complaints

4 Complaints
Thor Motor Coach
Campaign: 11630380 Other
Dec 12, 2024
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

My wife and I were driving Westbound on [XXX] in Washington state just East of Seattle when the driver side slide out went out on its own while my wife was sleeping on the couch. After taking it to the center it was purchased at they told me it was a failure of the safety retainers on the locking dogs that keep the unit secure when retracted. The manufacturer denied to repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Corrective Action:

My wife and I were driving Westbound on [XXX] in Washington state just East of Seattle when the driver side slide out went out on its own while my wife was sleeping on the couch. After taking it to the center it was purchased at they told me it was a failure of the safety retainers on the locking dogs that keep the unit secure when retracted. The manufacturer denied to repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Additional Notes:

My wife and I were driving Westbound on [XXX] in Washington state just East of Seattle when the driver side slide out went out on its own while my wife was sleeping on the couch. After taking it to the center it was purchased at they told me it was a failure of the safety retainers on the locking dogs that keep the unit secure when retracted. The manufacturer denied to repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: 11630380
Notice Date: Dec 12, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2024
Thor Motor Coach
Campaign: 11630380 Other
Dec 12, 2024
Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Consequences:

My wife and I were driving Westbound on [XXX] in Washington state just East of Seattle when the driver side slide out went out on its own while my wife was sleeping on the couch. After taking it to the center it was purchased at they told me it was a failure of the safety retainers on the locking dogs that keep the unit secure when retracted. The manufacturer denied to repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Corrective Action:

My wife and I were driving Westbound on [XXX] in Washington state just East of Seattle when the driver side slide out went out on its own while my wife was sleeping on the couch. After taking it to the center it was purchased at they told me it was a failure of the safety retainers on the locking dogs that keep the unit secure when retracted. The manufacturer denied to repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Additional Notes:

My wife and I were driving Westbound on [XXX] in Washington state just East of Seattle when the driver side slide out went out on its own while my wife was sleeping on the couch. After taking it to the center it was purchased at they told me it was a failure of the safety retainers on the locking dogs that keep the unit secure when retracted. The manufacturer denied to repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: 11630380
Notice Date: Dec 12, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2024
Thor Motor Coach
Campaign: 11422162 Other
Jun 24, 2021
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

When driving with cruise control on and encounter a slight side wind or even a grade change in road surface where the coach is not perfectly level the cruise will quit and hill decent light comes on, will not rest until it is shut off for 10 min or so. It is a issue with steering angle sensor, I can be driving perfectly straight but if the steering wheel is turned off center for more than a half mile or so even though going straight , the cruise will quit. it can happen multiple times in a 300 mile trip, may not even work for the whole trip. or on a nice day straight road no wind it will be just fine. it is a correlation of steering angle to wheel turn angle, needs more range/allowance.

Corrective Action:

When driving with cruise control on and encounter a slight side wind or even a grade change in road surface where the coach is not perfectly level the cruise will quit and hill decent light comes on, will not rest until it is shut off for 10 min or so. It is a issue with steering angle sensor, I can be driving perfectly straight but if the steering wheel is turned off center for more than a half mile or so even though going straight , the cruise will quit. it can happen multiple times in a 300 mile trip, may not even work for the whole trip. or on a nice day straight road no wind it will be just fine. it is a correlation of steering angle to wheel turn angle, needs more range/allowance.

Additional Notes:

When driving with cruise control on and encounter a slight side wind or even a grade change in road surface where the coach is not perfectly level the cruise will quit and hill decent light comes on, will not rest until it is shut off for 10 min or so. It is a issue with steering angle sensor, I can be driving perfectly straight but if the steering wheel is turned off center for more than a half mile or so even though going straight , the cruise will quit. it can happen multiple times in a 300 mile trip, may not even work for the whole trip. or on a nice day straight road no wind it will be just fine. it is a correlation of steering angle to wheel turn angle, needs more range/allowance.

Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: 11422162
Notice Date: Jun 24, 2021
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2021
Thor Motor Coach
Campaign: 11422162 Other
Jun 24, 2021
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

When driving with cruise control on and encounter a slight side wind or even a grade change in road surface where the coach is not perfectly level the cruise will quit and hill decent light comes on, will not rest until it is shut off for 10 min or so. It is a issue with steering angle sensor, I can be driving perfectly straight but if the steering wheel is turned off center for more than a half mile or so even though going straight , the cruise will quit. it can happen multiple times in a 300 mile trip, may not even work for the whole trip. or on a nice day straight road no wind it will be just fine. it is a correlation of steering angle to wheel turn angle, needs more range/allowance.

Corrective Action:

When driving with cruise control on and encounter a slight side wind or even a grade change in road surface where the coach is not perfectly level the cruise will quit and hill decent light comes on, will not rest until it is shut off for 10 min or so. It is a issue with steering angle sensor, I can be driving perfectly straight but if the steering wheel is turned off center for more than a half mile or so even though going straight , the cruise will quit. it can happen multiple times in a 300 mile trip, may not even work for the whole trip. or on a nice day straight road no wind it will be just fine. it is a correlation of steering angle to wheel turn angle, needs more range/allowance.

Additional Notes:

When driving with cruise control on and encounter a slight side wind or even a grade change in road surface where the coach is not perfectly level the cruise will quit and hill decent light comes on, will not rest until it is shut off for 10 min or so. It is a issue with steering angle sensor, I can be driving perfectly straight but if the steering wheel is turned off center for more than a half mile or so even though going straight , the cruise will quit. it can happen multiple times in a 300 mile trip, may not even work for the whole trip. or on a nice day straight road no wind it will be just fine. it is a correlation of steering angle to wheel turn angle, needs more range/allowance.

Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: 11422162
Notice Date: Jun 24, 2021
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2021
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