2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment and safety components based on recall notices. There are no customer-submitted complaints recorded for this model year.
Six recalls affect various systems including the parking brake, electric steps, automatic transmission, windshield wipers, and fire extinguishers. These recalls address potential safety hazards and functional defects that could increase the risk of injury or crashes.
Recalls- Parking brake malfunction. Recall 15V699000 affects 17 vehicles with parking brake actuators that may be out of calibration. This can cause the brake to either fail to hold the vehicle or not fully disengage, risking vehicle rollaway or wheel fires. Dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly free of charge.
- Electric step instability. Recall 15V745000 involves 12,656 motorhomes equipped with Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. A bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage, making the steps unstable. Dealers will reinforce the mechanism and replace affected bolts at no cost.
- Transmission shift bracket defect. Recall 15V719000 affects 209 vehicles where an incorrect shift cable bracket and adjustment allow shifting out of PARK without brake application. This poses a risk of unintended vehicle movement. Dealers will replace the bracket and adjust the cable free of charge.
- Windshield wiper failure. Recall 17V555000 covers 1,105 motorhomes with windshield wipers that may fail due to improper installation. Failure to operate wipers reduces driver visibility and increases crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the wiper system as needed free of charge.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V758000 applies to 110,400 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog, require excessive force to activate, or have detachable nozzles causing injury. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for a free replacement extinguisher.
- Windshield wiper arm issue. Recall 17V162000 affects 8,617 motorhomes with windshield washer systems that may have loosened securing nuts causing wiper failure. Dealers will inspect and tighten the wiper arm nuts free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues on this vehicle model might have rights under their state’s lemon law. They are encouraged to consult with a consumer protection attorney if safety defects or recalls remain unaddressed.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
133004
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
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.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
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.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
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.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
12656 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
17 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
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.
Risk: 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.
2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
209 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Risk: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.