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Thor Motor Coach Miramar problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2014–2023: 10 recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

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By year

YearRecallsComplaints
201441
201565
201601
201748
201832
201922
202013
202202
202301

What owners complain about (all years)

Structure8
Visibility3
Suspension2
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Unknown Or Other2
Visibility/Wiper2
Trailer Hitches1
Engine1

Recent recalls

Structure #21V845000 · 2021 · 424 units

Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2017 challenger, miramar, and outlaw motorhomes. the external compartment outer door skin may separate from the motorhome during transit.

Risk: A door skin that separates during transit can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the compartment door skin and replace the door as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 28, 2021. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000247.

Equipment #19V504000 · 2019 · 1,554 units

Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2019-2020 challenger, miramar, magnitude, outlaw, omni, and palazzo motorhomes. the vehicle control system software may cause the slide-out room to move unexpectedly.

Risk: Unexpected movement of the slide-out room can increase the risk of a injury.

Fix: Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will update the affected software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin august 28, 2019. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000170.

Visibility #18V812000 · 2018 · 1,485 units

Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2017-2019 thor challenger, miramar, and outlaw motorhomes. the motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

Risk: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. the recall began january 10, 2019. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000165.

Equipment #17V758000 · 2017 · 110,400 units

Problem: 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/rm

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Equipment #17V634000 · 2017 · 507 units

Problem: 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) number 120, "tires and rims for motor vehicles over 10,000lbs."

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Visibility #17V555000 · 2017 · 1,105 units

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000146. note: although some of the vehicles included in this recall have previously been remedie

Visibility #17V162000 · 2017 · 8,617 units

Problem: 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.

Risk: Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Equipment #15V745000 · 2015 · 12,656 units

Problem: 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, a

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

Fix: 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.

Equipment #15V004000 · 2015 · 154 units

Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain model year 2015 challenger, four winds 5000, hurricane, miramar, chateau citation, chateau, windsport, and palazzo motorhomes manufactured april 24, 2014, to december 11, 2014, and equipped with certain latitude awnings manufactured by carefree of colorado. the affected awnings may have screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were not manufactured to specification.

Risk: The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket to fail, and the awning to fall and potentially strike and injure a person beneath it.

Fix: Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the defective screws, free of charge. the recall began january 23, 2015. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-500-1020. tmc's number for this recall is rc000097.

Equipment #14V695000 · 2014 · 215 units

Problem: Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2015 four winds 5000, hurricane, miramar, chateau citation, chateau, four winds siesta, windsport, and freedom elite motorhomes manufactured august 7, 2014, to october 17, 2014. the affected motorhomes have awnings whose mounting brackets may crack, and the awnings may fall.

Risk: If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.

Fix: Thor has notified owners, and dealers will replace the defective mounting brackets, free of charge. the recall began on november 10, 2014. owners may contact thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. thor's number for this recall is rc000095.

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