THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT 2017

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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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: 17V758000 SAFETY RECALL
110.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2017
Safety Issue:

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 clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Potential Risk:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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 click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
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
Notice Date: Jan 15, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2017
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 17V634000 SAFETY RECALL
507 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 9, 2017
Safety Issue:

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/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tires and Rims for Motor vehicles over 10,000lbs."

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
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: RC000147
Notice Date: Nov 15, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 9, 2017
Thor Motor Coach
NHTSA Campaign: 17V239000 SAFETY RECALL
148 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 10, 2017
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
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
Notice Date: May 22, 2017
Recall Date: Apr 10, 2017

Consumer Complaints

5 Complaints
Thor Motor Coach
Campaign: 11510061 Other
Mar 3, 2023
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

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 the safety chains and emergency brake cable are attached to the hitch,the trailer would be free wheeling down the highway. This would then probably hit another vehicle possibly causing injury or death. The is a Lippert brand hitch. Tag on hitch states 8000 GVW and 500 lb tongue weight. Trailer was less than 4000lbs. And less then 500 tongue weight.

Corrective Action:

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 the safety chains and emergency brake cable are attached to the hitch,the trailer would be free wheeling down the highway. This would then probably hit another vehicle possibly causing injury or death. The is a Lippert brand hitch. Tag on hitch states 8000 GVW and 500 lb tongue weight. Trailer was less than 4000lbs. And less then 500 tongue weight.

Additional Notes:

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 the safety chains and emergency brake cable are attached to the hitch,the trailer would be free wheeling down the highway. This would then probably hit another vehicle possibly causing injury or death. The is a Lippert brand hitch. Tag on hitch states 8000 GVW and 500 lb tongue weight. Trailer was less than 4000lbs. And less then 500 tongue weight.

Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: 11510061
Notice Date: Mar 3, 2023
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2023
Thor Motor Coach
Campaign: 11510061 Other
Mar 3, 2023
Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Consequences:

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 the safety chains and emergency brake cable are attached to the hitch,the trailer would be free wheeling down the highway. This would then probably hit another vehicle possibly causing injury or death. The is a Lippert brand hitch. Tag on hitch states 8000 GVW and 500 lb tongue weight. Trailer was less than 4000lbs. And less then 500 tongue weight.

Corrective Action:

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 the safety chains and emergency brake cable are attached to the hitch,the trailer would be free wheeling down the highway. This would then probably hit another vehicle possibly causing injury or death. The is a Lippert brand hitch. Tag on hitch states 8000 GVW and 500 lb tongue weight. Trailer was less than 4000lbs. And less then 500 tongue weight.

Additional Notes:

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 the safety chains and emergency brake cable are attached to the hitch,the trailer would be free wheeling down the highway. This would then probably hit another vehicle possibly causing injury or death. The is a Lippert brand hitch. Tag on hitch states 8000 GVW and 500 lb tongue weight. Trailer was less than 4000lbs. And less then 500 tongue weight.

Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: 11510061
Notice Date: Mar 3, 2023
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2023
Thor Motor Coach
Campaign: 11510061 Other
Mar 3, 2023
Defect Description:

TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Consequences:

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 the safety chains and emergency brake cable are attached to the hitch,the trailer would be free wheeling down the highway. This would then probably hit another vehicle possibly causing injury or death. The is a Lippert brand hitch. Tag on hitch states 8000 GVW and 500 lb tongue weight. Trailer was less than 4000lbs. And less then 500 tongue weight.

Corrective Action:

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 the safety chains and emergency brake cable are attached to the hitch,the trailer would be free wheeling down the highway. This would then probably hit another vehicle possibly causing injury or death. The is a Lippert brand hitch. Tag on hitch states 8000 GVW and 500 lb tongue weight. Trailer was less than 4000lbs. And less then 500 tongue weight.

Additional Notes:

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 the safety chains and emergency brake cable are attached to the hitch,the trailer would be free wheeling down the highway. This would then probably hit another vehicle possibly causing injury or death. The is a Lippert brand hitch. Tag on hitch states 8000 GVW and 500 lb tongue weight. Trailer was less than 4000lbs. And less then 500 tongue weight.

Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: 11510061
Notice Date: Mar 3, 2023
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2023
Thor Motor Coach
Campaign: 11228739 Other
Jul 1, 2019
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

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 INVESTIGATED AND RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE BURNS TO DEATH IN AN RV.

Corrective Action:

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 INVESTIGATED AND RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE BURNS TO DEATH IN AN RV.

Additional Notes:

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 INVESTIGATED AND RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE BURNS TO DEATH IN AN RV.

Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: 11228739
Notice Date: Jul 1, 2019
Recall Date: Jul 1, 2019
Thor Motor Coach
Campaign: 11209264 Other
May 22, 2019
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

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

Corrective Action:

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

Additional Notes:

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

Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH
Mfg Campaign: 11209264
Notice Date: May 22, 2019
Recall Date: May 22, 2019

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