Every 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 23V121000
Feb 24, 2023Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Hurricane and Windsport recreational vehicles. The driver and front passenger overhead cabinets may detach.
- Risk
- Overhead cabinets that detach while the vehicle is in motion can fall onto seat occupants, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and reinstall the overhead cabinets, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000290.
Full recall details for 23V121000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V758000
Nov 22, 2017Equipment
- Problem
- 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
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V758000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V634000
Sep 10, 2017Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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."
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V634000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 17V692000
Feb 11, 2017Exterior Lighting
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes. The wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket causing the trailer lights to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Thor has notified owners and dealers will re-wire a new connector, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148.
Full recall details for 17V692000 →
2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane. Thor Motor Coach has issued at least 2 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
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- Steering1
- Structure1
- Wheels1
Service bulletins by component
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“In November 2022 we discovered that both brackets holding the front nose piece to the frame had broken away. Then we discovered the wall on the front passenger side of the Motorhome had pulled away from the floor and left an inch gap between the floor and the wall.”
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANEOct 14, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11549959
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 THOR HURRICANE MOTORHOME. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MOTORHOME DID NOT STAY IN ONE LANE AND THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.”
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANEMar 15, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11079631
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