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2012 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane

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  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Wheels. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

3 reports
20,000 miles · Aug 11, 2016
Wheels

DRIVING 63 MPH ON HWY 99 NORTH OF MADERA, CA IN 2012 32' CLASS A RV WHEN RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW/TREAD SEPARATED. CONTINENTAL HSR WITH 20,300 MILES WHICH WAS ALWAYS COVERED WHEN PARKED AND PROPER 95 PSI AIR PRESSURE ALWAYS MAINTAINED/CHECKED. NO REASON FOR THIS FAILURE..SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY AND R/H LIGHTING …

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DRIVING 63 MPH ON HWY 99 NORTH OF MADERA, CA IN 2012 32' CLASS A RV WHEN RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW/TREAD SEPARATED. CONTINENTAL HSR WITH 20,300 MILES WHICH WAS ALWAYS COVERED WHEN PARKED AND PROPER 95 PSI AIR PRESSURE ALWAYS MAINTAINED/CHECKED. NO REASON FOR THIS FAILURE..SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY AND R/H LIGHTING WIRE HARNESS.

NHTSA ODI #10894962

6,000 miles · Mar 6, 2014
Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 THOR HURRICANE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A STRONG ODOR OF HYDRAULIC FLUID EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC LINE WOULD …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 THOR HURRICANE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A STRONG ODOR OF HYDRAULIC FLUID EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC LINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A HOLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED ONCE THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10567646

Mileage unknown · Aug 2, 2012
Engine And Engine CoolingFire

2012 THOR HURRICANE MOTOR COACH. INSURANCE COMPANY WRITES IN REGARDS TO A FIRE THAT IGNITED NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING *TGW THE UNIT WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. *JB UPDATED 08/14/12 UPDATED 08/15/12*LJ UPDATED 08/16/12. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10468721

Official recalls

4

17V758000 · Equipment

Nov 22, 2017

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 from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence & remedy

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 online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

15V745000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer

Nov 10, 2015

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti, Four Winds Chateau, Four Winds Citation, Four Winds Four Winds, Four Winds Hurricane, Four Winds Siesta, Four Winds Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Dorado, Four Winds Dutchmen, Four Winds Magellan, Four Winds Mandalay and 2009 Four Winds Fun Mover, and Four Winds Presidio motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000111.

13V265000 · Electrical System

Jun 25, 2013

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Windsport, model year 2006-2010 Magellan, model year 2007-2013 Hurricane, model year 2009-2013 Serrano and model year 2011-2013 A.C.E motorhomes. The motorhomes are equipped with an RV Custom Products Battery Control Center (BCC) which may experience a failure while the motorhome is in motion.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the BCC fails, all power may be lost to the motorhome chassis, including all lighting, making the vehicle very difficult to operate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the BCC free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2013. Customers may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's recall campaign number is RC000077.

11V459000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System

Aug 31, 2011

THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINDSPORT AND HURRICANE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2011. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CLOSE TO A VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. HEAT CAN BUILD UP IN THIS AREA.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: HEAT BUILD UP COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: TMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE EXHAUST. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC AT 1-877-855-2867.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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