2015 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS
The 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (1 complaint), Unknown Or Other (1 complaint), and Visibilitywiper (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS, potentially affecting up to 110,956 vehicles.
Recall 19V714000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 101 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014 Tuscany 36M, 40E, 2015 Citation 24SL, Siesta 24SL, Axis 25.1 and Vegas 25.1, 2016 Four Winds 31E, 31W, 35SF, Chateau 31E, 31W, Synergy SD24, Citation 24SL, 24SS and Siesta 24SL, 24SS, 2017 Four Winds 31E, 31W, Chateau 31E, 35SD, Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2018 Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2019 Quantum...
Consequence: An inadvertently overloaded motorhome due to an incorrect carrying capacity can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will issue new OCCC labels with correct seating positions and weight calculations, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 17V758000 — EQUIPMENT
| 110,400 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 14V385000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 455 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Axis and Vegas motorhomes manufactured August 2, 2013, to June 18, 2014. Due to the use of an incorrect adhesive, the treads on the entry stairs into the vehicle may come loose.
Consequence: Loose stair treads can result in a person slipping and falling, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the stair treads with the correct adhesive and additional screws, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DOOR CLOSED LATCHED, WHEN TRYING TO OPEN IT WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. HAD TO CALL SOMEONE TO LET ME OUT. DID THIS SEVERAL TIMES THE PAST WEEK WHILE CAMPING. WHEN STOPPED IN REST AREA HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE OPEN THE DOOR TO LET ME OUT. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND PARKED IN CAMPING AREA AND IN REST AREA. I DON'T KNOW WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND COULD NOT GET OUT. THE DOOR LATCH WOULD NOT LET ME OUT. HAS A TRIMARK ENTRANCE DOOR LOCK WITH A ZINC NOT STEEL LATCH. THEY HAVE UPDATED LATCH AS THE ZINC ONE WEARS AND CAUSES THE LOCK IN, THE STEEL LATCH COSTS ANYWHERE FROM $95 TO $200 AND NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY OR RECALL AS THE WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOMES WERE RECALLED
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKS ON THE 2014- 2015 AXIS AND VEGAS MOTORHOMES THOR REPLACE THE FIRST ONE BUT NOW WILL NOT THEY HAVE CHANGE THE WINDSHIELD ON THE 2016 AND NEW TO CURE THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM ON THE OLDER ONES SO THEY KNOW THEY HAVE HAD A DESIGN PROBLEM IF YOU GO TO THE INTER NET THERE ARE MANY AXIS AND VEGAS OWNERS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ALSO THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM IF YOU LOOK IN TO THIS ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CHECK HOW MANY WINDSHIELD THOR REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY FROM THERE RECORD THE MOTOR HOME WAS PARK FACING THE SUN AND THE EXPANSION FROM THE SUN MUST HAVE CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO EXPAND AND THERE NOT SUFFICIENT ROOM FOR EXPANSION SO IF I BUT A NEW ONE IN IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND A RECURRING PROBLEM OF A SAFETY I HAVE CONTACTED THOR TWO TIME AND THEY SAY ITS OUT OF WARRANTY AND TAKE A HIKE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 THOR AXIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE WINDSHIELD WASHER AND THE WIPER BLADES MALFUNCTIONED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,100. UPDATED 02/18/15*LJ THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE BUT, DOES HAVE THE NEW OWNER'S CONTACT INFO. UPDATED 4/4/2016 *JS UPDATED 9/15/2017*CN
Safety Rating for the 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS
- 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS — 0 complaints
- 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS (current)
- 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS — 4 complaints
- 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS — 4 complaints
- 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS — 3 complaints
- 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS — 1 complaint
- 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS — 2 complaints
Other THOR MOTOR COACH Models
- THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 63 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO — 55 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT — 55 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH A.C.E. — 50 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 43 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR — 39 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW — 34 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 31 total complaints