2016 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM
The 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM, potentially affecting up to 110,400 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE PICKED UP OUR NEW RV MOTORHOME FROM OUR DEALER TWO WEEKS AGO AND PARKED IT BEHIND OUR HOUSE, A DISTANCE OF APPROX. 25 MILES. LAST WEEK WE BEGAN TO LOAD IT WITH SOME CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES SO WE COULD TAKE IT OUT ON A TEST RIDE IN A FEW WEEKS. WHILE DOING A CAREFUL CHECK OF THE RV I FOUND THAT THE POWER OUTPUT CABLE OF THE RV'S GENERATOR WAS LAYING DIRECTLY ON THE GENERATOR'S EXHAUST PIPE AND HAD MELTED OVER 3/4 THROUGH. WHEN I LIFTED THE CABLE OFF THE PIPE I COULD SEE HOW BADLY DAMAGED THE PROTECTIVE CABLE WAS AND EXPECTED THE INSULATION ON THE 30 AMP POWER WIRES MUST ALSO BE MELTED. IF THE GENERATOR HAD BEEN TURNED ON I BELIEVE, AT THE LEAST, IT WOULD HAVE STARTED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. WITH THE GASOLINE FUEL LINE AND THE PROPANE FUEL LINE FOR THE HOT WATER HEATER SO CLOSE BY IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN EXPLOSION. WHEN WE PICKED UP THIS RV THE GENERATOR HAD APPROX 60 HOURS OF RUN HOURS AND WE ONLY RAN IT A FEW MORE HOURS WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT HOME. WHEN I FOUND THIS HAZARDOUS CONDITION I TRIED TO CALL THE DEALER BUT IT WAS LATE AND THEY WERE CLOSED SO I CALLED THOR MOTOR COACH AND REPORTED THIS TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICE DEPARTMENT. FIRST THING NEXT MORNING I TOOK SEVERAL PICTURES OF THIS CONDITION, SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS, AND DROVE THE RV BACK TO THE DEALER, WITHOUT, OF COURSE, STARTING THE GENERATOR. I LEFT THEM A WRITEUP OF THIS CONDITION, ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER RELATIVELY MINOR ISSUES, PLUS THE PHOTOS. I ALSO SENT THOR THESE PHOTOS. TO DATE I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM EITHER THOR OR THE DEALER.
Safety Rating for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM
- 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM (current)
- 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM — 0 complaints
- 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM — 1 complaint
- 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM — 0 complaints
- 2020 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM — 0 complaints
- 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM — 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