2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000
The 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000 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. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), Structurebody (1 complaint), and Structurebodydoor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000, potentially affecting up to 427 vehicles.
Recall 13V164000 — EQUIPMENT
| 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 THOR FOUR WINDS 31E (NA) RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT OVERWEIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED BY THE POLICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES APPEARED FLAT DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE RV. THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND ADDRESSED WHAT OCCURRED. WHEN CROSSING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS, THE RV BECAME STUCK ON THE TRACKS DUE TO REAR GROUND CLEARANCE ON THE RV. THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTUCK WHEN IT WAS DRIVEN IN REVERSE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE CAUSED BECAUSE THE CONTACT DID NOT WEIGH THE RV AND CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT A FORD REPRESENTATIVE OUT TO TAKE PICTURES AND CHECK THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES. NEITHER THE REPRESENTATIVE NOR THE MANUFACTURER FOLLOWED UP WITH THE CONTACT. THE FUEL FILTER WAS DESIGNED FOR THE DRIVER SIDE, BUT HAD BEEN PLACED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OVER THE HOT EXHAUST PIKE. THE FAILURES RECURRED FOR THE PAST FOUR MONTHS. THE CONTACT STATED THE GVWR IS 9600. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS WEIGHED, THE WEIGHT WAS 9,720 WITH NO ONE IN THE RV OR ANY PERSONAL ITEMS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500...UPDATED 10/14/2014 *BF UPDATED 7/22/2015*JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 THOR FOUR WINDS 31E (NA) RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT OVERWEIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED BY THE POLICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES APPEARED FLAT DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE RV. THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND ADDRESSED WHAT OCCURRED. WHEN CROSSING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS, THE RV BECAME STUCK ON THE TRACKS DUE TO REAR GROUND CLEARANCE ON THE RV. THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTUCK WHEN IT WAS DRIVEN IN REVERSE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE CAUSED BECAUSE THE CONTACT DID NOT WEIGH THE RV AND CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT A FORD REPRESENTATIVE OUT TO TAKE PICTURES AND CHECK THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES. NEITHER THE REPRESENTATIVE NOR THE MANUFACTURER FOLLOWED UP WITH THE CONTACT. THE FUEL FILTER WAS DESIGNED FOR THE DRIVER SIDE, BUT HAD BEEN PLACED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OVER THE HOT EXHAUST PIKE. THE FAILURES RECURRED FOR THE PAST FOUR MONTHS. THE CONTACT STATED THE GVWR IS 9600. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS WEIGHED, THE WEIGHT WAS 9,720 WITH NO ONE IN THE RV OR ANY PERSONAL ITEMS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500...UPDATED 10/14/2014 *BF UPDATED 7/22/2015*JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 THOR FOUR WINDS 5000 TRAILER HOME. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE LOCKED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE ZIP TIES IN ORDER TO TEMPORARILY REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Safety Rating for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000
- 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000 — 0 complaints
- 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000 (current)
- 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS 5000 — 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