Thor Motor Coach: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 10 safety recalls made by Thor Motor Coach in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 10, 2015
(Campaign #: RC000111)
Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V745000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 12,656
Consequence Summary:
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 27.57
October 30, 2015
(Campaign #: RC000110)
Transmission can Shift Without Pressing Brake
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ace, Challenger, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport vehicles manufactured July 14, 2015, to October 16, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.
NHTSA ID: 15V719000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 209
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners on TMC's behalf, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000110.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 23, 2015
(Campaign #: RC000107)
Parking Brake may not Function Properly
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Challenger, Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes manufactured July 31, 2015, to September 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. Additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.
NHTSA ID: 15V699000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 17
Consequence Summary:
If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. A parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000107.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 29.41
October 23, 2015
(Campaign #: RC000106)
Transfer Switch may Overheat
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-2011 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes manufactured May 2, 2009, to September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.
NHTSA ID: 15V698000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 503
Consequence Summary:
As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 11.33
August 19, 2015
(Campaign #: RC000103)
Unable to Select Defrost Mode
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Axis and Vegas recreational vehicles manufactured March 26, 2015, to July 6, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning control may lock on one setting, preventing the operator from changing the air flow, thereby eliminating the ability to defrost the windshield.
NHTSA ID: 15V530000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 290
Consequence Summary:
If the windshield cannot be defrosted, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC has notified owners, and dealers will install a jumper harness to prevent the condition, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000103.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.06
August 19, 2015
(Campaign #: RC000104)
Dinette Convertible may Slide Out of Position
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Tuscany XTE motorhomes manufactured March 28, 2013, to February 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the dinette convertible table top insert may slide out of position allowing the insert to flip up if it is sat on.
NHTSA ID: 15V531000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 98
Consequence Summary:
If the insert flips up when sat on, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
TMC has notified owners, and dealers will install an additional support bracket to slide the table insert into, preventing the insert from flipping up, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000104.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 37.78
May 7, 2015
(Campaign #: RC000101)
Seat Mounting Area may not be Reinforced
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes manufactured March 10, 2015, to March 24, 2015. In the affected motorhomes, the co-pilot seats may be attached to the floor of the motorhome in an area that is not properly reinforced.
NHTSA ID: 15V265000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 56
Consequence Summary:
If the floor at the attachment point is not properly reinforced, the seat base mounting may loosen over time, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the co-pilot seat mounting bolt location, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000101.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.79
April 15, 2015
(Campaign #: RC000099)
Missing Information on OCCC Label/FMVSS 120
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Four Winds, Citation, Outlaw, Chateau, Siesta, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured February 14, 2015, to April 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the water weight carrying capability information on the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label . As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."
NHTSA ID: 15V224000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 168
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle is loaded to its weight capacity without including the weight of the water carried onboard, the motorhome may be overloaded. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners and will provide a new OCCC label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000099.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.18
March 31, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2015 Siesta and Citation motorhomes manufactured from September 26, 2014, through February 27, 2015, and built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal crash, may have been installed incorrectly.
NHTSA ID: 15V191000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 197
Consequence Summary:
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners on behalf of Thor, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the installation of the abutting wedge, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or owners may contact Sprinter Customer Service at 1-877-762-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 8, 2015
(Campaign #: RC000097)
Screws for Awning Lateral Arm Brackets may Fail
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Windsport, and Palazzo motorhomes manufactured April 24, 2014, to December 11, 2014, and equipped with certain Latitude awnings manufactured by Carefree of Colorado. The affected awnings may have screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were not manufactured to specification.
NHTSA ID: 15V004000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 154
Consequence Summary:
The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket to fail, and the awning to fall and potentially strike and injure a person beneath it.
Corrective Action:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the defective screws, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000097.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.53
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