2020 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK
The 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 11 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS.
Recalls for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK
NHTSA has recorded 11 recalls for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK, potentially affecting up to 6,297 vehicles.
Recall 20V711000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,074 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Quantum motorhomes built on a Chevrolet chassis. The BIM (Battery Isolation Manager)/BIR (Battery Isolation Relay) is not watertight when exposed to engine compartment heat.
Consequence: Water may get into the BIM/BIR and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BIM/BIR with a Trombetta solenoid, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000206.
View full details →Recall 20V711000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,074 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Quantum motorhomes built on a Chevrolet chassis. The BIM (Battery Isolation Manager)/BIR (Battery Isolation Relay) is not watertight when exposed to engine compartment heat.
Consequence: Water may get into the BIM/BIR and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BIM/BIR with a Trombetta solenoid, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000206.
View full details →Recall 20V458000 — SEATS
| 248 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak 23DB, 2018-2021 Four Winds 23U, and 2018-2021 Chateau 23U motorhomes. Bolts of the wrong size were used to secure the barrel chair pedestals, allowing the pedestal to separate from the floor in the event of a crash. As such, these motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle...
Consequence: If the pedestal were to separate from the floor during a crash, the seat belt anchorages may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal bolt size, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 20V458000 — SEAT BELTS
| 248 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak 23DB, 2018-2021 Four Winds 23U, and 2018-2021 Chateau 23U motorhomes. Bolts of the wrong size were used to secure the barrel chair pedestals, allowing the pedestal to separate from the floor in the event of a crash. As such, these motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle...
Consequence: If the pedestal were to separate from the floor during a crash, the seat belt anchorages may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal bolt size, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 20V444000 — SEATS
| 463 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Delano, Tiburon, Chateau and Freedom Elite motorhomes and 2020 Gemini, Chateau Citation, Compass, Siesta, and Synergy motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis (platform 970 (VS30), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in...
Consequence: If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 13, 2020. Owners...
View full details →Recall 20V444000 — AIR BAGS
| 463 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Delano, Tiburon, Chateau and Freedom Elite motorhomes and 2020 Gemini, Chateau Citation, Compass, Siesta, and Synergy motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis (platform 970 (VS30), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in...
Consequence: If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 13, 2020. Owners...
View full details →Recall 20V444000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 463 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Delano, Tiburon, Chateau and Freedom Elite motorhomes and 2020 Gemini, Chateau Citation, Compass, Siesta, and Synergy motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis (platform 970 (VS30), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in...
Consequence: If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 13, 2020. Owners...
View full details →Recall 20V308000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| 566 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Daybreak, Four Winds, Delano, Gemini, Quantum, Tiburon, Chateau Citation, Compass, Chateau, Siesta, Freedom Elite, and Synergy motorhomes built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis [platform 907 (VS30)] equipped with automatic transmissions. The owner's manual does not correctly specify the certain conditions under which the automatic parking function (Auto-P) operates.
Consequence: If a customer were to rely on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, the possibility of a vehicle rollaway or unintended vehicle movement cannot be ruled out which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and a Mercedes Benz dealer will supplement the Operator's Manual with a correct description of the Auto-P function equipped in the vehicle. This recall began June 25, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867....
View full details →Recall 20V308000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 566 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Daybreak, Four Winds, Delano, Gemini, Quantum, Tiburon, Chateau Citation, Compass, Chateau, Siesta, Freedom Elite, and Synergy motorhomes built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis [platform 907 (VS30)] equipped with automatic transmissions. The owner's manual does not correctly specify the certain conditions under which the automatic parking function (Auto-P) operates.
Consequence: If a customer were to rely on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, the possibility of a vehicle rollaway or unintended vehicle movement cannot be ruled out which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and a Mercedes Benz dealer will supplement the Operator's Manual with a correct description of the Auto-P function equipped in the vehicle. This recall began June 25, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867....
View full details →Recall 20V312000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
| 566 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Daybreak, Four Winds, Delano, Gemini, Quantum, Tiburon, Chateau Citation, Compass, Chateau, Siesta, Freedom Elite, and Synergy motorhomes built on Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis [platform 907 (VS30)]. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
Consequence: If the brake fluid leaks, this may extend the braking distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the brake hoses for chafing and replacement if necessary. The fender liner will also be altered to permit more clearance. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This...
View full details →Recall 20V312000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 566 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020 Daybreak, Four Winds, Delano, Gemini, Quantum, Tiburon, Chateau Citation, Compass, Chateau, Siesta, Freedom Elite, and Synergy motorhomes built on Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis [platform 907 (VS30)]. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
Consequence: If the brake fluid leaks, this may extend the braking distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the brake hoses for chafing and replacement if necessary. The fender liner will also be altered to permit more clearance. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK.
Safety Rating for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK
- 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK — 0 complaints
- 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK — 0 complaints
- 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK — 0 complaints
- 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK (current)
- 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH DAYBREAK — 0 complaints
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 CHALLENGER — 43 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR — 39 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW — 34 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 31 total complaints