2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2019-06-30 · campaign 19V504000 · 1,554 vehicles
Defect: 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 2018-11-16 · campaign 18V812000 · 1,485 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (1)
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.
What owners report
2021-08-20 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers · 6,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a thor motor coach challenger. the contact stated while the rv was parked and covered in the driveway, the contact entered the rv and became aware that the inside of the rv was severely burned. the contact stated that the fire was contained inside of the rv. there was no visible fire damage on the outside of the rv. the contact sta…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.