Thor Motor Coach Challenger recalls and problems
15 recalls and 33 owner complaints for 19 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
15
Complaints
33
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
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Thor Motor Coach Challenger by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Challenger | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Challenger | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Challenger | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Challenger | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Challenger | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Challenger | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Challenger | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Challenger | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Challenger | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Challenger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Challenger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Challenger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Challenger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Challenger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Challenger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Challenger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Challenger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Challenger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Challenger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Thor Motor Coach Challenger problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 13 | |
| Structure | 10 | |
| Visibility | 5 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 |
All Thor Motor Coach Challenger recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-845 | Oct 29, 2021 | 2017 | Structure | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. |
| 19V-504 | Jun 30, 2019 | 2019–2020 | Equipment | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Challenger, Miramar, Magnitude, Outlaw, Omni, and Palazzo motorhomes. |
| 18V-812 | Nov 16, 2018 | 2017–2019 | Visibility | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. |
| 18V-705 | Oct 9, 2018 | 2013 | Visibility | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes. |
| 17V-758 | Nov 22, 2017 | 2003–2018 | Equipment | Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. |
| 17V-634 | Oct 9, 2017 | 2017–2018 | Equipment | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. |
| 17V-555 | Sep 7, 2017 | 2014–2016 | Visibility | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE motorhomes. |
| 17V-362 | Jun 2, 2017 | 2017 | Equipment | Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2017 Challenger 37YT motorhomes. |
| 17V-162 | Mar 13, 2017 | 2014–2016 | Visibility | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. |
| 15V-745 | Nov 10, 2015 | 2011–2016 | Equipment | 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… |
| 15V-719 | Oct 30, 2015 | 2016 | Power Train | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ace, Challenger, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport vehicles manufactured July 14, 2015, to October 16, 2015. |
| 15V-699 | Oct 23, 2015 | 2016 | Parking Brake | Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Challenger, Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes manufactured July 31, 2015, to September 9, 2015. |
| 15V-004 | Jan 8, 2015 | 2015 | Equipment | 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… |
| 14V-127 | Mar 18, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Equipment | 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… |
| 13V-164 | Apr 25, 2013 | 2013–2014 | Equipment | 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… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Thor Motor Coach Challenger?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger has the most reports (7). Check the 2016 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Thor Motor Coach Challenger have?
NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering Thor Motor Coach Challenger model years 2003–2020.
What are the most common Thor Motor Coach Challenger problems?
Owners report visibility/wiper, structure, visibility problems most often.