2015 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 2015 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 (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 and remedy
Risk
If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify it is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the system as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000146. Note: Although some of the vehicles included in this recall have previously been remedied under recalls 17V-096 or 17V-162, the vehicles may need additional repairs under this campaign.
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 and remedy
Risk
Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wiper arm securing nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.
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 and remedy
Risk
Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to prevent heat build-up in the storage compartment. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000112.
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 (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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the defective screws, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000097.
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 and remedy
Risk
If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.
Remedy
Thor has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000095.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
The entrance lock falled leaving occupant locked out of motorhome. Had to pry lock from door. Persons could have been locked inside...vehicle was parked. If vehicle had been in an accident then the occupants would have been locked inside without an escape route...
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
TL* the contact owns a 2015 thor hurricane. While driving 40 mph in the rain with the windshield wipers activated, the passenger side wiper became detached. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to an unknown manufacturer safety recall. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2015 thor hurricane. While driving 40 mph in the rain with the windshield wipers activated, the passenger side wiper became detached. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to an unknown manufacturer safety recall. The dealer (thor motor coach, 2700 s nappanee st, elkhart, in 46517, (800) 860-5658) was contacted, but was unable to assist. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 13,000.
- Unknown or other
Onan generator stop after operating for 1 or 2 hours while driving down the road. Generator reports error code 36, apparently overheating IS the reason. Thor and onan are pointing at each other as to who IS responsible. Onan generator IS rated to operate up to 120F, but fails when temperature…
Onan generator stop after operating for 1 or 2 hours while driving down the road. Generator reports error code 36, apparently overheating IS the reason. Thor and onan are pointing at each other as to who IS responsible. Onan generator IS rated to operate up to 120F, but fails when temperature outside IS below 100 and the vehicle IS moving, which should result in some cooling effect to counter the effect of the hot road surface and rv engine heat. interior of rv, specially in longer units can not maintain a safe temperature for passengers with only the engine a/c unit. generator runs fine for 24 hours in 100+ degree weather when the rv IS stationary and the generator IS running on full load (2 roof mounted a/c units). after a 1 hour stop at a rest area with rv engine running still to keep rv a/c on, the generator will start up again and will work fine until you start driving again, with-in 30 minutes it will shut down again. many people are complaining of similar experience with onan suggesting you remove the door of the generator compartment, which itself may be a safety hazard. rv manufacturers claim they are installing the unit according to onan's specs. some rv owners suggest onan IS avoiding a recall by proposing solutions like no compartment door to rv owners.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2015 thor hurricane. The contact stated that there were progressing failures with an electrical current flowing through the motor home. The current impacted the metal components in the vehicle and caused a shock. The contact experienced the failure while at a campground…
TL* the contact owns a 2015 thor hurricane. The contact stated that there were progressing failures with an electrical current flowing through the motor home. The current impacted the metal components in the vehicle and caused a shock. The contact experienced the failure while at a campground electrical station and with the home electrical port. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection to determine the cause of the failure. The contact also stated that the awning did not retract properly, causing the contact to make a manual adjustment due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 6,100.
- Unknown or other
Upon driving noticed a burning smell form underneath motorhome. Opened side compartment to find melting, burning plastic inside dripping onto unprotected un shielded exhaust system. If anything was stored inside this compartment it would of fueled a much larger more dangerous fire.
- Suspension
Front end clunking on the motorcoach. Ford had to inspect vehicle to find a "loose upper shock bolt". *tr
- Unknown or other
The subject vehicle has adverse drivability and unsafe to drive above 55 mph (excessive vibrations, excessive swaying, excessive bouncing, harsh ride, lack of stability, wind drift, listing etc.). Supporting documentation IS available. *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures
On November 23, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE20021 to investigate allegations of inoperative Trimark THP 060-1650 door lock/latches originally equipped on model years (MY) 2015-2017 Class A and Class C motorhomes.ODI received forty-six Vehicle Owner’s Questionnaires (VOQs) describing…
On November 23, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE20021 to investigate allegations of inoperative Trimark THP 060-1650 door lock/latches originally equipped on model years (MY) 2015-2017 Class A and Class C motorhomes.ODI received forty-six Vehicle Owner’s Questionnaires (VOQs) describing consumers being locked in or out of their vehicles.The door latch, containing a die-cast zinc plunger, was produced by Equality during calendar years 2014-2016. The die-cast may become porous and brittle over time and can break without warning, causing the vehicle owner to be unable to open the recreational vehicle door equipped with the latch.If the motorhome does not have any other doors such as some Class A models, occupants could be trapped inside, needing to climb out using the emergency exits. If locked out, owners would be unable to easily get in and retrieve children and pets. ODI analyzed the data provided by Trimark in response to its January 27, 2021 information request letter.Although an elevated failure rate was evident on a specific combination of plunger bolt, door lock/latch assembly and door, the data showed that most failures occurred within the first two years of service on the affected 2015-2017 vehicles.This data suggests that component failures generally would have already occurred.Further, ODI data reflects a downward trend in complaints after calendar year 2018 and for post- MY 2016 vehicles.This downward trend may be attributed Trimark's actions in 2016 such as changes in the manufacturing process of its zinc plunger component for the relevant population and its 2016 decision to switch to a steel plunger. In view of the nature of early-life failure, and failure rate trending downward for model years 2017 and newer, this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The Agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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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