2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
The 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilitywiper (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS, potentially affecting up to 111,575 vehicles.
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...
View full details →Recall 11V178000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 1,175 vehicles affected
Defect: THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011. THE WIRING FOR THE OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED. WHEN NOT SECURED, WIRING CAN FALL ONTO THE EXHAUST, MELT, AND SHORT OUT CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) AND, IN SOME CASES, THE...
Consequence: AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SECURE THE OXYGEN SENSOR BY INSTALLING A CLAMP AND BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING FROM WISCONSIN TO NORTH CAROLINA THE WEATHER CHANGED TO RAIN. I TURNED ON THE WIPERS OF THE MOTORCOACH AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THEY STOPPED AND CATCH ONCE IN A WHILE AND THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED. I HAD TO STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THAT THE MOTOR WAS TURNING BUT THE WIPER ACTUATOR ARM HAD COME LOOSE. I MANAGED TO GET TO MY DESTINATION AND I CALLED THOR AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE ENTIRE WIPER SYSTEM REPLACE. THAT WOULD COST ABOUT $1,700.00. I WENT TO A LOCAL STORE AND PURCHASED LOCK WASHERS AND THREADLOCK AND REINSTALLED THE WIPER ACTUATOR ARM TO THE WIPER MOTOR. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED, BUT I DO NOT KNOW FOR HOW LONG OR WHEN IT WILL FAIL AGAIN. THE WIPERS ON THIS MOTORHOME HAVE NEVER SEEMED TO WORK CORRECTLY AS THE LEFT WIPER GOES BEYOND THE WINDSHIELD TO THE LEFT AND BELOW THE WINDSHIELD TO THE RIGHT. THOR HAS A RECALL FOR WIPERS ON NEWER MODELS. THEIR RECALL NUMBER IS RC000128. WHEN I MENTIONED THAT TO THOR THEY SIMPLY SAID THAT MY UNIT IS NOT UNDER RECALL. I BELIEVE THOR KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY ANSWERED VERY QUICKLY THAT I NEEDED TO PAY FOR A REPLACEMENT OF THE SYSTEM. THEY DO NOT WANT TO DEAL WITH IT. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING.
Safety Rating for the 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
- 2006 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 0 complaints
- 2007 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 0 complaints
- 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 0 complaints
- 2009 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 0 complaints
- 2010 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 0 complaints
- 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS (current)
- 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 1 complaint
- 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 0 complaints
- 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 1 complaint
- 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 5 complaints
- 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 2 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 CHATEAU — 26 total complaints