2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
The 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, STRUCTURE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER, potentially affecting up to 4,081 vehicles.
Recall 21V522000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 521 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Palazzo, Tuscany, 2019-2020 Miramar, 2019-2021 Aria, Outlaw, and Venetian recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000232.
View full details →Recall 21V522000 — STRUCTURE
| 521 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Palazzo, Tuscany, 2019-2020 Miramar, 2019-2021 Aria, Outlaw, and Venetian recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000232.
View full details →Recall 19V504000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,554 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Challenger, Miramar, Magnitude, Outlaw, Omni, and Palazzo motorhomes. The vehicle control system software may cause the slide-out room to move unexpectedly.
Consequence: Unexpected movement of the slide-out room can increase the risk of a injury.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will update the affected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 28, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000170.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a Thor Motor Coach Challenger. The contact stated while the RV was parked and covered in the driveway, the contact entered the RV and became aware that the inside of the RV was severely burned. The contact stated that the fire was contained inside of the RV. There was no visible fire damage on the outside of the RV. The contact stated that the fuse panel was completely burned. The insurance company hired a forensic company to inspect the RV however, a thorough inspection was not yet completed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
Safety Rating for the 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
- 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 — 0 complaints
- 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER (current)
- 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