2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
The 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER, potentially affecting up to 1,554 vehicles.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE TRAVELING ON A INTERSTATE THE VEHICLE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. THE MOTOR SHUT OFF AND WE LOST ALL POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. ALL POWER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SHUT OFF SO WE HAD NO LIGHTS ON THE EXTERIOR TO SEE OR SIGNAL OTHER VEHICLES. I HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.
WHILE TRAVELING ON A INTERSTATE THE VEHICLE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. THE MOTOR SHUT OFF AND WE LOST ALL POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. ALL POWER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SHUT OFF SO WE HAD NO LIGHTS ON THE EXTERIOR TO SEE OR SIGNAL OTHER VEHICLES. I HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.
WHILE TRAVELING ON A INTERSTATE THE VEHICLE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. THE MOTOR SHUT OFF AND WE LOST ALL POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. ALL POWER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SHUT OFF SO WE HAD NO LIGHTS ON THE EXTERIOR TO SEE OR SIGNAL OTHER VEHICLES. I HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.
Safety Rating for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER
- 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 — 1 complaint
- 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER (current)
- 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