2001 THOR WINDSPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 THOR WINDSPORT
The 2001 THOR WINDSPORT has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 THOR WINDSPORT
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 THOR WINDSPORT. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 THOR WINDSPORT
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 THOR WINDSPORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES FROM MY HOME A MOTORIST STOPPED AND INFORMED ME SMOKE WAS POURING FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF MY FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. UPON CLOSE INSPECTION I FOUND THE FRAME CRACKED AND ALLOWED THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT FORWARD. THE REAR TIRE THEN RUBBED ON THE FRONT TIRE CREATING THE TIRES TO OVERHEAT. WE JACKED THE REAR AXLE INTO PLACE AND BLOCKED IT SO WE COULD RETURN HOME. IN ANOTHER ONE MILE WE WOULD HAVE BEEN TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS FOR 250 MILES TO OUR DESTINATION. IF I HAD NOT BEEN WARNED BY THE PASSING MOTORIST THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A BAD SITUATION CAUSING A FIRE OR ACCIDENT. THE TRAILER IS GOING INTO A FRAME SHOP ON DECEMBER 3, 2007 FOR FURTHER STUDY AND REPAIR. THIS TRAILER IS 6 YEARS OLD AND SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THEY DO NOT HAVE A FRAME PROBLEM AND THAT I SHOULD CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY. I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS AN INSURANCE PROBLEM BUT A MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW OR EQUIPMENT FAILURE. THIS IS A FIFTH AVENUE TRAILER MODEL 34RLRD WHICH DOES NOT SHOW ON YOUR LISTING. *TR
THE CONSUMER HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE MICROWAVE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. UPON ARRIVAL AT DEALERSHIP, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HIS MICROWAVE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. SAMSUNG CONFIRMED THE RECALL AND PROVIDED THE CONSUMER WITH A ALTERNATE DEALERSHIP. DEALER TO REFUSE RECALL: TELETRON SERVICE CO. 4415 AURORA AVENUE SEATTLE WA 98103 206-633-0789. *JB
THE CONSUMER HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE MICROWAVE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. UPON ARRIVAL AT DEALERSHIP, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HIS MICROWAVE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. SAMSUNG CONFIRMED THE RECALL AND PROVIDED THE CONSUMER WITH A ALTERNATE DEALERSHIP. DEALER TO REFUSE RECALL: TELETRON SERVICE CO. 4415 AURORA AVENUE SEATTLE WA 98103 206-633-0789. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2001 THOR WINDSPORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 THOR WINDSPORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 THOR WINDSPORT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 THOR WINDSPORT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR WINDSPORT
- 1999 THOR WINDSPORT — 2 complaints
- 2001 THOR WINDSPORT (current)
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- THOR DUTCHMEN — 9 total complaints
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- THOR PINNACLE — 4 total complaints
- THOR SPORT UTILITY — 4 total complaints