2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane: recalls and complaints

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• 18V7050009 Oct 2018Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer
• 17V75800022 Nov 2017Equipment
• 15V74500010 Nov 2015Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 13V26500025 Jun 2013Electrical System
• 13V16400025 Apr 2013Equipment

1. 18V705000Received 9 Oct 2018. 2,854 units.

   Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed, causing the wipers to fail during use, reducing driver visibility.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   TMC will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the windshield wiper system is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the wiper system as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000161.

   Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Manufacturer campaign number RC000161. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Nov 2018.

2. 17V758000Received 22 Nov 2017. 110,400 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 2018.

3. 15V745000Received 10 Nov 2015. 12,656 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti, Four Winds Chateau, Four Winds Citation, Four Winds Four Winds, Four Winds Hurricane, Four Winds Siesta, Four Winds Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Dorado, Four Winds Dutchmen, Four Winds Magellan, Four Winds Mandalay and 2009 Four Winds Fun Mover, and Four Winds Presidio motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000111.

   Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Manufacturer campaign number RC000111. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jan 2016.

4. 13V265000Received 25 Jun 2013. 7,593 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Windsport, model year 2006-2010 Magellan, model year 2007-2013 Hurricane, model year 2009-2013 Serrano and model year 2011-2013 A.C.E motorhomes. The motorhomes are equipped with an RV Custom Products Battery Control Center (BCC) which may experience a failure while the motorhome is in motion.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the BCC fails, all power may be lost to the motorhome chassis, including all lighting, making the vehicle very difficult to operate, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thor will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the BCC free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2013. Customers may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's recall campaign number is RC000077.

   Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Manufacturer campaign number RC000077. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jul 2013.

5. 13V164000Received 25 Apr 2013. 427 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport; model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 09, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

   Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2013.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

1

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

2

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

1 Apr 2019

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20031
2. 20041
3. 20051
4. 20061
5. 20072
6. 20082
7. 20092
8. 20103
9. 20115
10. 20124
11. 20135
12. 20146
13. 20157
14. 20160
15. 20170
16. 20185
17. 20193
18. 20203
19. 20212
20. 20221
21. 20230
22. 20240

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane?

133,930 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Thor Motor Coach Hurricane have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Thor Motor Coach Hurricane, model years 2003 to 2024. 5 of them name the 2013 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane name most often?

Structure: 2 of 9 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.