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2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane

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  • Structure. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility/wiper. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Visibility complaints

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11,500 miles · Jul 24, 2018
Visibility

WHILE DRIVING CROSS COUNTRY WE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WIPERS DURING A HARD RAIN. THE WIPERS DROPPED OFF THE WINDSHIELD BUT WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND RESET THEM. ONCE WE STARTED BACK ONTO THE ROAD, THEY FAILED AGAIN. WE ENDED UP DRIVING TO THE CAMPSITE WITH NO WIPERS. WE HAD A MECHANIC COME TO LOOK AT THE P…

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WHILE DRIVING CROSS COUNTRY WE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WIPERS DURING A HARD RAIN. THE WIPERS DROPPED OFF THE WINDSHIELD BUT WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND RESET THEM. ONCE WE STARTED BACK ONTO THE ROAD, THEY FAILED AGAIN. WE ENDED UP DRIVING TO THE CAMPSITE WITH NO WIPERS. WE HAD A MECHANIC COME TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. WE DECIDED TO WAIT TILL WE GOT HOME BEFORE HAVING THE WIPERS REPAIRED. WHEN HOME, WE WENT TO A THOR DEALER WHO INFORMED US THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM ON OUR MODEL AND WE PAID $300.00 TO HAVE THE WIPERS FIXED. THAT REPAIR WORKED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE IT FAILED AGAIN JUST LIKE THE FIRST TIME. WE NOW HAVE IT AT AN INDEPENDENT SHOP TO HAVE THE WIPERS REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC THERE ALSO INFORMED US THE WIPERS WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN TURNING THE SWITCH OFF. HE HAS CONTACTED THOR BUT THEY WILL NOT ASSIST IN PROVIDING PARTS OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT. *TT *TR *BF THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED PHOTOS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #11113788

Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 2018
Visibility

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY IN THE POURING RAIN, MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WIPER DROPPED BELOW THE WINDOW FRAME EVENTUALLY GETTING TANGLED WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE ARM. THE WIPERS FAILED TO CLEAR THE WINDOW MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AHEAD OF ME. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE AND RESET THE WIPERS TO WHERE BOTH WOULD OP…

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WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY IN THE POURING RAIN, MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WIPER DROPPED BELOW THE WINDOW FRAME EVENTUALLY GETTING TANGLED WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE ARM. THE WIPERS FAILED TO CLEAR THE WINDOW MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AHEAD OF ME. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE AND RESET THE WIPERS TO WHERE BOTH WOULD OPERATE NORMALLY BUT ONCE ON THE ROAD DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE ARM FAILED AGAIN. I CONTACTED DANIEL CARR AT THOR REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND HE PROVIDED 3 DEALERS THAT I COULD TAKE MY RV TOO BUT 2 OF THEM REFUSED TO WORK ON THE WIPER PROBLEM, WHILE THE THIRD DEALER WOULD BUT I'[D HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. I LOOKED AT THE WIPER LINKAGE BEHIND THE COWL AND FOUND A LOOSE NUT WHERE THE PIVOT ASSEMBLY HOOKS TO THE MOTOR VIA A METAL BRACKET. AFTER TIGHTENING THE NUT, THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED ON MY LAST TRIP THE WIPER SYSTEM WOULD NOT TURN OFF USING THE SWITCH. I HAD TO SHUT DOWN THE RV AND RESTART INORDER TO STOP THE WIPER.

NHTSA ODI #11113768

Official recalls

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18V705000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer

Oct 9, 2018

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed, causing the wipers to fail during use, reducing driver visibility.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the windshield wiper system is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the wiper system as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000161.

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.

13V164000 · Equipment

Apr 25, 2013

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport; model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 09, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

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

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