2018 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE has 0 complaints and 20 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to overhead cabinets which may become detached, posing safety risks while driving.
There are 20 recalls covering various systems primarily involving structural components such as overhead cabinets, labeling inaccuracies, lighting systems, and fire extinguishers.
Recalls- Overhead cabinets detaching. NHTSA recall 23V121000 affects 1,836 vehicles with cabinets possibly detaching above the driver and front passenger seats. This defect increases risk of injury or crash if cabinets fall onto occupants. Dealers inspect and reinstall the cabinets as needed at no cost.
- Overhead cabinets detaching. NHTSA recall 20V804000 covers 940 vehicles with a similar defect where overhead cabinets could detach and cause loss of vehicle control. Dealers inspect and reinstall cabinets free of charge.
- Cargo capacity label error. Recall 17V634000 affects 507 vehicles with incorrect water capacity information on the CCC label. This may cause overloading and increase crash risk. Owners receive corrected labels free of charge.
- Trailer light wiring error. Recall 17V692000 involves 36 vehicles where trailer light wiring was incorrectly installed, causing lighting failure and increasing crash risk. Dealers provide re-wiring free of charge.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V758000 impacts 110,400 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or require excessive force to operate. Nozzle may detach causing injury and extinguisher inoperability. Owners instructed to contact Kidde for free replacement extinguishers.
Owners with ongoing repairs or unresolved recall issues relating to safety defects and repeated malfunctions may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney about potential claims is advisable for those impacted by these recalls or defects.
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
113719
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
1836 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
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.
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
940 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes. The overhead cabinets located above the driver and front passenger seats may detach and fall onto the seat occupants, possibly causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 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.
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
36 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
2018 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.