Thor Motor Coach: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Thor Motor Coach in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 25, 2013

(Campaign #: RC000077)

Battery Control Center Failure

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.

NHTSA ID: 13V265000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 7,593

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 25, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning

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.

NHTSA ID: 13V164000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 427

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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