2008 Thor Motor Coach Windsport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Steering (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2017-11-22 · campaign 17V758000 · 110,400 vehicles
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 from the valve
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.
Electrical System 2013-06-25 · campaign 13V265000 · 7,593 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2019-12-05 · LTR 120519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this letter stated that there were no service bulletins or technical service bulletins issued for the month of november, 2019.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-11-03 · LTR 110317 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this letter stated that there was one (1) service notification issued for the month of october, 2017.
What owners report
2019-10-15 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2008 thor motor coach windsport. while driving 80 mph, the engine seized without warning. the contact called for assistance and was informed that there was a loose connection. the motorhome was repaired and able to be driven to the contact's destination. after being parked for a month, the failure recurred. the vehicle was no…”
2014-07-09 · Steering · 11,500 mi“we were pulling into a gas station when the engine shut off and we had no control over the motorhome. after a period of time the coach started and we went on our way. an hour later upon arriving back home pulling into the storage facility where we keep the coach it shut off again and we were able to roll to a stop. i called thor motor company as i …”
2014-07-09 · Structure · 50 mi“we purchased our motorhome at a show. after picking up and returning home we were surprised that the first rain the entire cabinetry, tv area in the front of the unit was destroyed by water. we returned the coach to the dealer where we purchased, after several months, many calls we received the coach back. they had to replace the entire area above …”
2014-07-09 · Unknown Or Other · 8,500 mi“there were 6 people on vacation heading out highway 80 in penn. we had slowed for construction when the hydraulic leveling system on the motorhome start making noise. i know the noise but we are driving this should not be happening. we saw smoke out the drivers side of the coach and the leveling system was engaging and dropped to the pavement. it w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.