2017 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE
The 2017 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE 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, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, TRAILER HITCHES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2017 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE, potentially affecting up to 111,203 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 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.
View full details →Recall 17V239000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 148 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Ace, Hurricane, and Windsport motorhomes. The weight rating labels for the tow hitches on these vehicles indicate a 10,000lb weight capacity when the actual hitch capacity is 8,000lbs.
Consequence: If the hitch is loaded to the capacity on the label, the hitch may damage the motorhome or the hitch may disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners and provide them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owner's may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.
View full details →Recall 17V239000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 148 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Ace, Hurricane, and Windsport motorhomes. The weight rating labels for the tow hitches on these vehicles indicate a 10,000lb weight capacity when the actual hitch capacity is 8,000lbs.
Consequence: If the hitch is loaded to the capacity on the label, the hitch may damage the motorhome or the hitch may disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners and provide them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owner's may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Returned home from a weekend trip with the RV with no issues. Departing my home to return the RV to storage, as I was driving down the street, the RV engine stopped, no brakes, no lights, no steering, all gauges froze in position. There was NO warning lights, or other symptoms prior to the failure. Could not stop the vehicle without using the emergency brake. Vehicle would not restart. Vehicle was towed to a repair facility. Repair facility was able to start the vehicle, but could not duplicate failure.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 (NA) FORD F53. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER DISCONNECTED AND JAMMED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE MECHANISM TO JAM AND THE WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Safety Rating for the 2017 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR HURRICANE
- 2016 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE — 9 complaints
- 2017 THOR MOTOR HURRICANE (current)
Other THOR MOTOR Models
- THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR — 12 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR OUTLAW — 7 total complaints