2015 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment components, such as awnings and electric steps, as well as concerns involving visibility systems and fire safety equipment.
The vehicle is subject to multiple recalls affecting several mechanical and safety systems. These include equipment mounting, exhaust heat management, windshield wiper functionality, and fire extinguisher reliability.
Recalls- Electric steps. (Recall 15V745000) 12,656 vehicles have Lippert Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps with bolts that may fracture, causing instability. This creates a fall risk during entry or exit. Thor will install a retainer bracket and replace bolts free of charge.
- Awnings mounting brackets. (Recall 14V695000) 215 vehicles have awning brackets that may crack and cause the awning to fall, risking injury to those underneath. Dealers will replace defective brackets at no cost.
- Awnings screws. (Recall 15V004000) 154 vehicles have awnings with substandard screws attaching lateral arm brackets, potentially leading to bracket failure and awning falling. The defective screws will be removed and replaced free of charge.
- Exhaust system heat. (Recall 16V139000) 385 vehicles have an exhaust located near a storage compartment where heat may cause the compartment to melt and increase fire risk. Dealers will install heat shields to prevent heat build-up.
- Windshield wiper system. (Recall 17V555000) 1,105 vehicles have wipers that may fail due to incorrect installation or securing, impairing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the system as needed.
- Fire extinguishers. (Recall 17V758000) 110,400 vehicles have Kidde plastic-handle or push-button extinguishers that may clog or require excessive force, potentially failing during a fire emergency. Owners will be instructed to obtain free replacement extinguishers from Kidde.
- Windshield wiper arm nuts. (Recall 17V162000) 8,617 vehicles have wiper systems with potentially loose securing nuts that could lead to wiper failure, impairing visibility. Dealers will inspect and tighten nuts free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney can help determine eligibility based on individual circumstances.
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
133532
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT
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 WINDSPORT
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 WINDSPORT
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 WINDSPORT
385 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Hurricane and Windsport motor homes manufactured January 30, 2013, to March 6, 2015. In the affected motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment where heat may build-up, causing the compartment to melt.
Risk: Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT
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.
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT
154 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Windsport, and Palazzo motorhomes manufactured April 24, 2014, to December 11, 2014, and equipped with certain Latitude awnings manufactured by Carefree of Colorado. The affected awnings may have screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were not manufactured to specification.
Risk: The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket to fail, and the awning to fall and potentially strike and injure a person beneath it.
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT
215 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2015 Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Four Winds Siesta, Windsport, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured August 7, 2014, to October 17, 2014. The affected motorhomes have awnings whose mounting brackets may crack, and the awnings may fall.
Risk: If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.
Complaints
No complaints found.