2012 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2012 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000111.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the BCC free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2013. Customers may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's recall campaign number is RC000077.
Thor motor coach (tmc) IS recalling certain model year 2011-2012 windsport and hurricane motor homes manufactured from september 3, 2010, through august 18, 2011. On these vehicles, the exhaust system IS close to a vehicle storage compartment. Heat can build up in this area.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Heat build up could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy
Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment from the heat generated by the exhaust. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 3, 2011. owners may contact tmc at 1-877-855-2867.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Wheels
Driving 63 mph on hwy 99 north of madera, ca in 2012 32' class a rv when right front tire blew/tread separated. Continental hsr with 20,300 miles which was always covered when parked and proper 95 psi air pressure always maintained/checked. No reason for this failure..significant damage to turn signal assembly and r/h lighting wire harness.
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 2012 thor hurricane rv. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, a strong odor of hydraulic fluid emitted inside of the vehicle. The contact later noticed that the hydraulic system was leaking fluid. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated…
TL* the contact owns a 2012 thor hurricane rv. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, a strong odor of hydraulic fluid emitted inside of the vehicle. The contact later noticed that the hydraulic system was leaking fluid. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the hydraulic line would need to be replaced due to a hole. The vehicle would be repaired once the part became available. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000. The vin was unavailable. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
2012 thor hurricane motor coach. Insurance company writes in regards to a fire that ignited near the engine compartment on the front passenger side while the consumer was driving *tgw the unit was totally destroyed by the fire. *Jb updated 08/14/12 updated 08/15/12*lj updated 08/16/12. *Jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10169044This letter stated that there were no Service Bulletins or Technical Service Bulletins issued for the month of November, 2019.
- 10124236This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017.
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