2016 THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR
The 2016 THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywiper (3 complaints), Structurebody (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR, potentially affecting up to 120,331 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 17V555000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 1,105 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE motorhomes. The windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.
Consequence: If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify it is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the system as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service...
View full details →Recall 17V162000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 8,617 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. These vehicles have windshield wiper systems that may have been improperly installed and secured, possibly causing the wipers to fail during use.
Consequence: Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wiper arm securing nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.
View full details →Recall 15V719000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 209 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ace, Challenger, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport vehicles manufactured July 14, 2015, to October 16, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.
Consequence: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners on TMC's behalf, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Windshield wipers keep getting stuck. Passenger side gets stuck down and Driver side get stuck up. We have to pull over on side the rode and fix them. It causes a visibility issue. It also causes a risk for accidents pulling over. I have contacted Thor this morning also. We are waiting on a response from them.
ON FEBRUARY 2ND 2020 AS I WAS TRAVELING ON I-75 SOUTH HEADING HOME FROM CINCINNATI THROUGH KENTUCKY AT ABOUT MILE MARKER 104 IN KENTUCKY WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE AND A WINDOW ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF MY VEHICLE SIMPLY FELL OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS NEXT TO ME OR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND WALKED BACK TO WHERE THE WINDOW FELL OUT AND FOUND A COUPLE OF PIECES OF THE FRAME WHICH I KEPT. I DROVE TO EXIT 102 WHERE I PULLED OFF AND FOUND A PLACE TO PARK SO THAT I COULD TARP OVER THE WINDOW AND CONTINUE ON MY WAY HOME
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD IN A HEAVY DOWN POOR, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE I TRIED TO RESECURE THEM BUT TO NO AVAIL. I EVENTUALLY GOT OUR RV TO A SERVICE FACILITY AND THE TECHNICAIN TOLD US THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THOR HAD A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. WE PURCHASED THIS 2016 MIRAMAR NEW BUT NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 THOR MIRAMAR RV WITH A 2015 FORD SUPER DUTY DRW F53 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE IN RAINY OR INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER AND WAIT FOR THE RAIN OR INCLEMENT WEATHER TO STOP. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO CAROLINA CAMPERS AND RV (1705 US-601 MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27028, (336) 753-0777) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS NOT REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BY AN UNKNOWN DEALER, BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR OVER THREE YEARS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V162000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING - ENCLOSING A LIST OF MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE 2016 THOR MIRAMAR 34.4 MOTOR HOME. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT SIDE WINDSHEILD WIPER TRAVELED TO FAR TO THE LEFT AND WOULD GET STUCK. THE WIPER WAS REPAIRED 3 TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEFROSTER MOTOR QUIT, DRIVER SEAT WAS NOT SECURELY FASTENED TO THE FLOOR, THE MAIN SLIDE-OUT LEAKED, THE FURNACE FAILED DUE TO WATER ON THE MOTORBOARD, THE WATER HEATER FAILED, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS NOT SEALED, WATER VALVE FAILED, AWNINING HARDWARE WAS BROKEN, AND THE ENTRANCE DOOR LOCK FAILED. *JS
Safety Rating for the 2016 THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR
- 2016 THOR MOTOR MIRAMAR (current)
Other THOR MOTOR Models
- THOR MOTOR HURRICANE — 11 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR OUTLAW — 7 total complaints