2017 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to labeling inaccuracies, equipment defects, and safety components as noted in the recall data.
There are six recalls affecting various systems including labeling, fire safety equipment, seating restraints, and spare tire mounting.
Recalls- OCCC label error. NHTSA recall 19V714000 affects 101 vehicles due to incorrect occupant and cargo carrying capacity labels. This defect can cause inadvertent overloading, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace labels with corrected ones at no charge.
- Shower curtain flammability. Recall 16V571000 covers 5,633 motorhomes including 2017 Four Winds models with shower curtains that do not meet fire resistance standards. The flammable curtains increase fire injury risk. Replacement curtains treated with fire retardant are provided free.
- Spare tire bracket loosening. Recall 16V696000 impacts 223 motorhomes where the spare tire bracket may detach during operation, creating a road hazard and crash risk. Dealers will secure the bracket with carriage bolts at no cost.
- Water capacity label incorrect. Recall 17V634000 involves 507 vehicles showing wrong water capacity on cargo carrying capacity labels, risking overloading and crash hazards. Corrected labels will be issued to owners free of charge.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V758000 affects 110,400 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog, require excessive force to operate, or have detachable nozzles causing injury and failure to extinguish fires. Owners will be instructed to obtain free replacements from Kidde.
- Missing middle seat belt. Recall 17V166000 applies to 171 motorhomes with sofas lacking a middle seat belt, increasing injury risk in crashes. Dealers will install the missing seat belt free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects should consider reviewing their rights under state lemon laws. These laws may provide protections for vehicles with serious or ongoing problems.
2017 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
117035
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
101 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014 Tuscany 36M, 40E, 2015 Citation 24SL, Siesta 24SL, Axis 25.1 and Vegas 25.1, 2016 Four Winds 31E, 31W, 35SF, Chateau 31E, 31W, Synergy SD24, Citation 24SL, 24SS and Siesta 24SL, 24SS, 2017 Four Winds 31E, 31W, Chateau 31E, 35SD, Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2018 Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2019 Quantum CR24, Four Winds 24BL, Citation 24MB and Siesta 24MB and 2020 Quantum CR24, Citation 24MB, Siesta 24MB, Chateau 24BL and Synergy 24MB vehicles. The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label has the incorrect carrying capacity listed, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Risk: An inadvertently overloaded motorhome due to an incorrect carrying capacity can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
171 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Four Winds Motorhomes. The sofa may not have a seat belt for the middle seating position.
Risk: Without a seat belt, the occupant sitting in the middle position of the sofa will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
2017 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
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.
2017 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
507 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
2017 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
223 vehicles affected
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation.
Risk: If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2017 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
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
No complaints found.