2016 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
The 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT, TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS, potentially affecting up to 110,892 vehicles.
Recall 19V714000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 101 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014 Tuscany 36M, 40E, 2015 Citation 24SL, Siesta 24SL, Axis 25.1 and Vegas 25.1, 2016 Four Winds 31E, 31W, 35SF, Chateau 31E, 31W, Synergy SD24, Citation 24SL, 24SS and Siesta 24SL, 24SS, 2017 Four Winds 31E, 31W, Chateau 31E, 35SD, Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2018 Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2019 Quantum...
Consequence: An inadvertently overloaded motorhome due to an incorrect carrying capacity can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will issue new OCCC labels with correct seating positions and weight calculations, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall...
View full details →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 16V696000 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
| 223 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation.
Consequence: If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install carriage bolts to properly secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 15V224000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 168 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Four Winds, Citation, Outlaw, Chateau, Siesta, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured February 14, 2015, to April 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the water weight carrying capability information on the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label . As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Consequence: If the vehicle is loaded to its weight capacity without including the weight of the water carried onboard, the motorhome may be overloaded. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners and will provide a new OCCC label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000099.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
LOCATION OF ACCESSORY PROPANE LINE MOUNTED AND LOCATED AND BEING RUBBED BY LEFT REAR SPRING AND SPRING SHACKLE BOLTS . THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON 2018 MODELS OF THIS DESIGN , SHOULD THERE BE A RECALL ON ALL MODELS OF THIS NATURE ? DEALERSHIP FOUND WIRING HARNESS TO FRONT SLIDEOUT , WIRE TIED TO PROPANE LINE & CUT IN HALF BY SPRING & SPRING SCHACKLE BOLTS . *DT CONSUMER STATED RV WAS REPAIRED. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 THOR FOUR WINDS EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX M/S2 TIRES, SIZE LT225/75R16 115/112R. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ON JACKS, THE SIDEWALL ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES SEPARATED AND THE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPAIRED OR REPLACED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 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
- 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 1 complaint
- 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 (current)
- 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 1 complaint
- 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 6 complaints
- 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 4 complaints
- 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 2 complaints
- 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 4 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