2015 THOR MOTOR COACH ACE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH ACE has 1 complaint and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report electrical system issues, including serious safety incidents involving smoke and melted wiring. Problems with the generator failing due to wiring damage have also been reported.
Common Issues- Electrical system failure. Wiring under the bed melted and caused smoke and a burning plastic smell, indicating a fire hazard risk.
- Generator malfunction. Generator wiring melted internally, rendering the generator inoperable and unrepairable.
Four recalls address various safety and equipment defects affecting this vehicle, mainly concerning visibility, interior materials, and safety equipment. The recalls involve windshield wiper system failures, flammable shower curtains, and fire extinguisher malfunctions.
Recalls- Windshield wiper system. (NHTSA Recall 17V555000) 1105 vehicles affected. The windshield wipers may fail due to improper installation or insecure fastening, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the system free of charge starting September 27, 2017.
- Shower curtain flammability. (NHTSA Recall 16V571000) 5633 vehicles affected. Shower curtains may not resist ignition sources, failing FMVSS 302 safety standards. The risk includes fire spread and injury. Dealers will replace curtains with fire retardant versions free of charge beginning September 15, 2016.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. (NHTSA Recall 17V758000) 110400 vehicles affected. Kidde plastic-handle or push-button extinguishers may clog or require excessive force to activate. Nozzles may detach and cause injury or extinguisher failure. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for free replacement starting January 15, 2018.
- Windshield wiper arm loose. (NHTSA Recall 17V162000) 8617 vehicles affected. Improperly secured wiper arm nuts may cause wipers to fail during use, impairing visibility and raising crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten wiper arm nuts free of charge starting May 5, 2017.
Owners facing repeated electrical failures or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney can help clarify available legal options.
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH ACE Summary
2015
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
125755
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH ACE
8617 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. These vehicles have windshield wiper systems that may have been improperly installed and secured, possibly causing the wipers to fail during use.
Risk: Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH ACE
110400 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH ACE
1105 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE motorhomes. The windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.
Risk: If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH ACE
5633 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Risk: A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH ACE
ID: 2055380ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
We have been experiencing multiple issues with the electrical system in our RV. There was a serious safety event to took place, where the wiring box under the bed created smoke and we could smell plastic burning. When investigated by my husband, he found that the box under the bed that housed all the wires for the RV had burn marks on the inside of the box and the wires and wire caps had melted. Then we started having issues with the generator not working, and were unable to use the generator. We had to pull the generator and taken it too a generator repair shop and found that the wires inside the generator were melted and were told it was unrepairable. The dealer that we purchased the RV from, will not help us. But this has to be a big issue with this model because we had met someone from a camp ground that had the same RV and they had to same electrical issues.