Recalls for your 2014 Thor Challenger

Recalls for 2014 Thor Challenger

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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2013-04-29
Description
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
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE


Posted on: 2014-03-20
Description
Thor motor coach (thor) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 challenger and tuscany recreational vehicles, and 2014 tuscany xte and palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured march 8, 2013, through august 8, 2013, and equipped with certain frigidaire kg-series microwave models cfmv152clb and cfmv154cls manufactured january 27, 2013, through april 10, 2013 in the serial number range kg30607951 through kg31600670.  In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.

Consequence
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.  

Corrective Action
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge.  The recall began on may 12, 2014.  Owners may contact thor motor coach at 1-877-500-1020.  Thor's number for this recall is rc000088.  Note: until the microwave has been repaired, owners should not store anything in the microwave while it is unattended.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE


Posted on: 2015-11-10
Description
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
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER


Posted on: 2017-03-15
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER


Posted on: 2017-03-15
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2017-11-29
Description
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
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER


Posted on: 2017-09-11
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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 remedied under recalls 17v-096 or 17v-162, the vehicles may need additional repairs under this campaign.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.