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2013 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK

The 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK, potentially affecting up to 125,910 vehicles.

Recall 18V705000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

| 2,854 vehicles affected

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed, causing the wipers to fail during use, reducing driver visibility.

Consequence: A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the windshield wiper system is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the wiper system as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at...

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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...

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Recall 15V745000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

| 12,656 vehicles affected

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti,...

Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at...

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Owner Complaints for the 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steering
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11375780 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM HAS A KNOWN DEFECT WHERE THE SLIDING BOLT BREAKS DUE TO METAL FATIGUE OR OTHER REASON. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND CREATED A NEW LOCK, THAT HAS THE SAME DEFECT, ACCORDING TO OTHER CONSUMERS. WITH THE DOOR CLOSED, IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE LOCK TO REPAIR THE ASSEMBLY. I WAS ABLE TO DRILL OUT THE LOCK AND REMOVE THE DEADBOLT, WHICH THEN ALLOWED ME TO REMOVE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY AND ORDER A REPLACEMENT, WHICH I NOW FEAR WILL SUFFER THE SAME ISSUE. IF MY WIFE HAD BEEN IN THE RV ALONE, SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN TERRIFIED. EVEN THOUGH THERE IS AN EMERGENCY EXIT, SHE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CLIMB DOWN WITHOUT ASSISTANCE, AND THE PRIMARY DOOR SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO 'BOLT SHUT' IN CASE OF FAILURE. THE BREAK OCCURRED DURING NORMAL USE, AS HAVE MOST OTHER CONSUMERS REPORTED PROBLEMS (LOOK AT AMAZON FOR EXAMPLES). TRIMARK SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL ALL LOCKS, OR AT LEAST ANY CONSUMERS THAT HAVE INCURRED THE PROBLEM. PEOPLE SHOULD NEVER BECOME TRAPPED IN A VEHICLE BECAUSE OF KNOWN METAL FATIGUE PROBLEMS. SEE HTTPS://WWW.AMAZON.COM/GP/PRODUCT/B00HE7SLF8?PF_RD_R=2N3KX8TE2QPQBM9207DF&PF_RD_P=EDABA0EE-C2FE-4124-9F5D-B31D6B1BFBEE FOR HISTORY. OF COURSE USERS ARE HAPPY WITH THE PRODUCT REPLACEMENT..... UNTIL IT BREAKS (READ COMMENTS)
#11129363 | STEERING | | 12,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 THOR DAYBREAK MOTORHOME. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ENTRY STAIRWELL FRACTURED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THOR MOTORCOACH WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE MOTORHOME WAS OUT OF WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *DT UPDATED 10/2/18*JB *JS *DT *JB *DT *DT*JB

Safety Rating for the 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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