2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
The 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.
Recalls for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER, potentially affecting up to 112,392 vehicles.
Recall 18V812000 — VISIBILITY
| 1,485 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.
Consequence: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's...
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 17V634000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 507 vehicles affected
Defect: 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)...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER.
Safety Rating for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
- 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 3 complaints
- 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 8 complaints
- 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 5 complaints
- 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 7 complaints
- 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 5 complaints
- 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER (current)
- 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 1 complaint
- 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 3 complaints
- 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 10 complaints
- 2022 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 1 complaint
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 MIRAMAR — 39 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW — 34 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 31 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — 26 total complaints