2013 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU

The 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), Structurebody (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU, potentially affecting up to 110,827 vehicles.

Recall 17V758000 — EQUIPMENT

January 15, 2018 | 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...

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Recall 13V164000 — EQUIPMENT

May 9, 2013 | 427 vehicles affected

Defect: Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport; model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 09, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor...

Consequence: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867 or Dometic...

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