2008 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
The 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE, potentially affecting up to 117,993 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 13V265000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 7,593 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Windsport, model year 2006-2010 Magellan, model year 2007-2013 Hurricane, model year 2009-2013 Serrano and model year 2011-2013 A.C.E motorhomes. The motorhomes are equipped with an RV Custom Products Battery Control Center (BCC) which may experience a failure while the motorhome is in motion.
Consequence: If the BCC fails, all power may be lost to the motorhome chassis, including all lighting, making the vehicle very difficult to operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the BCC free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2013. Customers may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's recall campaign number is RC000077.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 THOR HURRICANE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAILED AND CAUSED THE RV TO LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL SEVERAL TIMES TO KEEP THE MOTOR HOME FROM STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE MOTOR HOME WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V265000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
2008 THOR HURRICANE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ELECTRICAL WIRING RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD WORK DONE ON THE RV, DUE TO RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE. PRIOR TO THE WORK BEING DONE, THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE WIRING. HOWEVER, AFTER THE WORK WAS DONE, SHE BEGAN HAVING WIRING ISSUES, POWER LOSS AND BATTERY FAILURES. CORRECTIVE ELECTRICAL WORK HAD TO BE DONE TO REPAIR THE WIRING WORK THAT WAS ORIGINALLY PERFORMED INCORRECTLY AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL NOTICE. ALL OF THE CORRECTIVE EXPENSES WERE PAID AT THE CONSUMERS EXPENSE. WHEN SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT REIMBURSEMENT, THEY STOPPED ANSWERING E-MAILS AND LETTERS AFTER INITIALLY TRYING TO SAY, SHE HAD THE WORK DONE BEFORE THE RECALL AND THEY WERE NOT LIABLE. RECALL # 13V265000. *JB
WHILE FILLING MY COACH WITH GAS, THE GAS STARTED POURING OUT THE GAS FILLER TUBE. THE REPAIR CENTER FOUND THAT THE HOSES HAD DRY ROTTED AND CRACKED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE
- 2003 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 0 complaints
- 2004 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 1 complaint
- 2005 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 0 complaints
- 2006 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 3 complaints
- 2007 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 4 complaints
- 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE (current)
- 2009 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 0 complaints
- 2010 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 2 complaints
- 2011 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 7 complaints
- 2012 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 3 complaints
- 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 9 complaints
Other THOR MOTOR COACH Models
- 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
- THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — 26 total complaints