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2018 THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

4

Owner Complaints

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR

The 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalgears (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR, potentially affecting up to 112,392 vehicles.

Recall 18V812000 — VISIBILITY

| 1,485 vehicles affected

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

Consequence: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's...

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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...

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Recall 17V634000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 507 vehicles affected

Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)...

Consequence: If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.

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Owner Complaints for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR

4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalgears
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11642156 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
See attached document for complaint.
#11642156 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS | | N/A miles
See attached document for complaint.
#11321305 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 500 miles
EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE RV AND A CHANGE IN TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY OCCURS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE WINDOWS FOG VERY BAD, THEY WILL NOT DEFROST AND YOU CANNOT SEE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, YOU CANNOT SEE THROUGH THE MIRRORS ON EITHER SIDE BECAUSE OF THIS, IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT ROAD YOU ARE ON. NOT ENOUGH AIRFLOW FROM THE DEFROSTER AND NOT ENOUGH VENTS ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, IT HAS NO SIDE VENTS AT ALL. I HAVE REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURE BEFORE AND THEY SAY IT MEETS THE INDUSTRY STANDARDS. *TR
#11321305 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | 500 miles
EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE RV AND A CHANGE IN TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY OCCURS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE WINDOWS FOG VERY BAD, THEY WILL NOT DEFROST AND YOU CANNOT SEE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, YOU CANNOT SEE THROUGH THE MIRRORS ON EITHER SIDE BECAUSE OF THIS, IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT ROAD YOU ARE ON. NOT ENOUGH AIRFLOW FROM THE DEFROSTER AND NOT ENOUGH VENTS ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, IT HAS NO SIDE VENTS AT ALL. I HAVE REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURE BEFORE AND THEY SAY IT MEETS THE INDUSTRY STANDARDS. *TR

Safety Rating for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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