2013 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues involving various equipment components including electrical systems, awning motors, entry steps, windshield wipers, and fire extinguishers based on the recall data.
There are five recalls associated with this vehicle that address multiple systems including electrical, equipment safety, visibility, and fire safety. The recalls affect several thousand vehicles and involve component failures that impact vehicle operation and occupant safety.
Recalls- Electrical system failure. NHTSA Recall 13V265000 affects 7,593 vehicles due to failure of the RV Custom Products Battery Control Center which may cause total power loss to the motorhome chassis and lighting, increasing crash risk. Dealers rewire the BCC at no cost. The recall started July 30, 2013.
- Awning motor defect. Recall 13V164000 involves 427 motorhomes where improper awning installation can damage the motor, potentially causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly while parked or moving, risking injury or crash. Repairs include replacing motors with updated designs. Owners are advised not to drive until fixed. The recall began May 2013.
- Entry step instability. Recall 15V745000 covers 12,656 vehicles with Lippert-brand electric steps having a bolt that may fracture, causing steps to disengage and become unstable. Dealers add a retainer bracket and replace bolts at no charge. The recall commenced January 6, 2016.
- Windshield wiper malfunction. Recall 18V705000 affects 2,854 motorhomes with incorrectly installed windshield wiper systems that can fail during use, impairing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and repair or replace wipers free of charge. The recall started November 28, 2018.
- Fire extinguisher failure. Recall 17V758000 addresses 110,400 RVs equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers which may clog or require excessive force to discharge, with nozzle detachment risks. Owners are instructed to contact Kidde for free replacements. The campaign began January 15, 2018.
Owners who face repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws for possible remedies.
2013 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE Summary
2013
Model Year
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Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
133930
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
2854 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed, causing the wipers to fail during use, reducing driver visibility.
Risk: A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
2013 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
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.
2013 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
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.
2013 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
427 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport; model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 09, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
Risk: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
2013 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
7593 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Windsport, model year 2006-2010 Magellan, model year 2007-2013 Hurricane, model year 2009-2013 Serrano and model year 2011-2013 A.C.E motorhomes. The motorhomes are equipped with an RV Custom Products Battery Control Center (BCC) which may experience a failure while the motorhome is in motion.
Risk: If the BCC fails, all power may be lost to the motorhome chassis, including all lighting, making the vehicle very difficult to operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.