U.S. public vehicle records

Thor Motor Coach HURRICANE electrical problems

10 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.

Key facts

43 owner complaints analyzed

19 distinct recall campaigns

13,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2003 to 2024 model years. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 27 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Electrical and battery issues evidence

10 of 43 complaints match this topic (23.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 11469116 · 2022-06-14 (June 14, 2022)

The contact owns a 2004 Thor Hurricane built on a 2003 Ford F-550 chassis. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The brake pedal was applied but failed to respond and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights flickered and lost power. The vehicle was able to restart and drive to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V265000 (Electrical System). The manufact…

Owner-reported narrative. 39,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11469116 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11230607 · 2019-07-09 (July 9, 2019)

TRAVELING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE WHEN MOTORHOME COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. ENGINE DIED, NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, NO TURN SIGNALS, NO HAZARD LIGHTS. ONLY LUCKY TRAFFIC DIDN'T SLOW OR COME TO COMPLETE STOP BECAUSE IT TOOK EVERYTHING I HAD TO STEER TO ROADSIDE AND HAD HALF MILE TO STOP. TOWED TO CLOSEST SERVICE CENTER THAT DISCOVERED CHASSIS BATTERY DISCONNECT FAILED. RESEARCHED PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED MANY OTHERS HAD SAME PROBLEM. I LIVE IN COLORADO AND IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON MOUNTAIN PASS THE OUTCOME WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THE SAME!!! I SEARCH…

Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11230607 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10544755 · 2013-09-24 (September 24, 2013)

2007 TMC HURRICANE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BATTERY FAILURE RECALL NOTICE AND CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR THE REPAIR WORK. ALSO, THE SWAY BAR MOUNT BUSHINGS WERE WORN.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10544755 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10557764 · 2013-12-30 (December 30, 2013)

2007 THOR HURRICANE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FAULTY WIRING REPAIRS PRIOR TO THE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTOR HOME LOST ALL POWER FOR A SHORT TIME, BUT THEN RESUMED. A SHORT TIME LATER, THE CONSUMER PARKED THE MOTOR HOME AND WHEN HE RETURNED, ONCE AGAIN THERE WAS NO POWER AND HE WAS UNABLE TO START IT.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10557764 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11130909 · 2018-09-24 (September 24, 2018)

VOLTAGE TRANSFER SWITCH BURNED UP, THIS MODEL IOTA ITS-50R HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR 5TH WHEEL AND TRAILERS BUT NOT FOR MORORHOMES. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT IT WAS 1:30 IN THE MORNING WHILE THE MOTOR HOME WAS CONNECTED TO 50 AMP SHORE POWER WITH JACKS AND 3 SLIDES EXTENDED. WOKE UP TO ALARM AND COACH FILLED WITH SMOKE AND SMELLED LIKE BURNED WIRES, INSPECTION OF TRANSFER SWITHCH INSIDE OF BOX WAS MELTED AND COVER WAS CHARRED, NOT SURE OF DAMAGE UNTIL DEALER REPLACES THE TRANSFER SWITCH AND INSPECTS ALL 110 ELECTRICAL COMPONETS.

Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11130909 at NHTSA ↗

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43 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

62.8%Usable mileage27 / 43 records

100.0%Valid incident date43 / 43 records

100.0%Valid filing date43 / 43 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates43 / 43 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

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Electrical System	150.0% ODI 10568410 · 32,000 mi THE IOTA-ITS-50R TRANSFER SWITCH STARTED A FIRE. Look up ODI 10568410 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 10429537 · 1,500 mi A COUPLE OF CARDBOARD STORAGE BOXES WERE STORED IN AN EXTERIOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF OUR RV AND THE STORAGE LIGHT WAS NOT TURNED ON. ARRIVING AT OUR DESTINATION AN HOUR AND A HALF LATER I OPENED THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT TO FIND A HOLE BURNED IN THE STORAGE LIGHT LENS, A BURN MARK ON THE CARDBOARD STORAGE BOX AND THE LIGHT SWITCH COULD NOT BE MOVED TO TURN OFF THE LIGHT (APPEARED TO BE MELTED IN PLACE). I HAD TO REMOVE THE LENS AND BULB. *KB Look up ODI 10429537 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	114.3% ODI 11154665 · 13,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 THOR HURRICANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY POWER HAD DRAINED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN JULY OF 2017 PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V265000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) TO REWIRE THE BATTERY CONTROL CENTER. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE INFORMATION LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID. TTJB Look up ODI 11154665 at NHTSA ↗	125.0% ODI 10606182 · 1,490 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 THOR HURRICANE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RV WAS EXHIBITING ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE BUT REPLACED THE BATTERY. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,490 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,240. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10606182 at NHTSA ↗	114.3% ODI 10767333 · 6,100 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 THOR HURRICANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE PROGRESSING FAILURES WITH AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOWING THROUGH THE MOTOR HOME. THE CURRENT IMPACTED THE METAL COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED A SHOCK. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE WHILE AT A CAMPGROUND ELECTRICAL STATION AND WITH THE HOME ELECTRICAL PORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AWNING DID NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO MAKE A MANUAL ADJUSTMEN… Look up ODI 10767333 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Unknown Or Other	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	457.1% ODI 10681335 · 1,196 mi THE SUBJECT VEHICLE HAS ADVERSE DRIVABILITY AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE ABOVE 55 MPH (EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS, EXCESSIVE SWAYING, EXCESSIVE BOUNCING, HARSH RIDE, LACK OF STABILITY, WIND DRIFT, LISTING ETC.). SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS AVAILABLE. *TR Look up ODI 10681335 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11681332 The floor on my coach above the Catalytic converter has become soft. I am being told it is from the heat from the Catalytic converter. O called Thor and was told there should be a heat shield there campong world of Ashville says there is not a heat shield on it I have a picture no shield is present. I mistakenly told them something was cutoff during a recall I thought it was aa heat shield but it was something around the radiator. I have all service records nothing has been done around the Catalytic converter area. From other post on Thor f… Look up ODI 11681332 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11667892 The 8000 lb hitch failed disconnecting towed car. It happened when entering the highway. If this happened at speed it could have been catastrophic. There have been numerous failures of this hitch. Look up ODI 11667892 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11593165 The ABS and traction light come in 2022 F53 chassis and 2024 Thor Motor home. No cruise control and breaks seem to not function properly. Cruise control is disabled. Start and stopping the vehicle erases the light until 63mph then again comes on. Looking atvall the threads online I am surprised you have not pushed Ford for a solution. 2 times repairs but not fixed. Brand new and sat in shop since day one. Look up ODI 11593165 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility/Wiper	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	228.6% ODI 11090907 · 3,700 mi EVERY TIME I USE THE WIPERS ON A TRIP IN THE RAIN THE PASSENGER SIDE GETS STUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHICH MAKES THEM STOP WORKING. I HAVE TO PULL OVER WITH NO WIPERS AND REMOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM IN ORDER TO CONTINUE MY TRIP WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPER ONLY. SOMETIMES THE DRIVERS SIDE GOES TOO FAR AND GETS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD SCRATCHING THE PAIN ON THE COACH. I'VE TAKE THE ARMS OFF, REPLACED THE KNURLED DRIVE NUTS, TIGHTENED THE ROTATION SHAFT NUTS AND RE-TIMED THE WIPERS SEVERAL TIMES. I'VE CALLED THOR AND THEY WANT N… Look up ODI 11090907 at NHTSA ↗	375.0% ODI 11005709 2014 FORD THOR HURRICANE E-450. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. LD JS Look up ODI 11005709 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Structure:Body	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	228.6% ODI 10821559 · 800 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 THOR HURRICANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHEER PIN FELL OUT AND ONE OF THE STEPS WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHEER PIN DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEP TO BECOME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER SUFFERED A TWISTED ANKLE AND WRIST. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE… Look up ODI 10821559 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11549959 In November 2022 we discovered that both brackets holding the front nose piece to the frame had broken away. Then we discovered the wall on the front passenger side of the Motorhome had pulled away from the floor and left an inch gap between the floor and the wall. We were able to temporarily fix it until we arrived home and it sits in our driveway. Thinking maybe the broken brackets had caused the problem we removed the trim on both sides of the front. On the passenger side we found the screws were all broken off or pulled through the wall. On… Look up ODI 11549959 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11545613 The front cap seperates from the frame rail. There is a recall in Canada for the same issue. Transport Canada Recall - 2023087 - THOR MOTOR COACH Issue: On certain motorhomes, the brackets for the front lower cap may not be attached properly. As a result, the brackets could loosen and separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: A bracket that detaches from a vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a deal… Look up ODI 11545613 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Suspension	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10567646 · 6,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 THOR HURRICANE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A STRONG ODOR OF HYDRAULIC FLUID EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC LINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A HOLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED ONCE THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TR Look up ODI 10567646 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	114.3% ODI 10692196 · 4,500 mi FRONT END CLUNKING ON THE MOTORCOACH. FORD HAD TO INSPECT VEHICLE TO FIND A "LOOSE UPPER SHOCK BOLT". *TR Look up ODI 10692196 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11545613 The front cap seperates from the frame rail. There is a recall in Canada for the same issue. Transport Canada Recall - 2023087 - THOR MOTOR COACH Issue: On certain motorhomes, the brackets for the front lower cap may not be attached properly. As a result, the brackets could loosen and separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: A bracket that detaches from a vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a deal… Look up ODI 11545613 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Structure	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10631909 · 19,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 THOR HURRICANE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AWNING MATERIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. THE AWNING FABRIC RIPPED AND THE SLIDE OUT RELEASED INDEPENDENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SLIDE OUT MECHANISM, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000. UPDATED 10/24/14CN UPDATED 11/14/14CN UPDATED 7/14/2015JS UPDATED 8/11/2015JS Look up ODI 10631909 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11437860 While traveling on I 87 in New York, the factory-installed receiver hitch broke off allowing my vehicle being towed to separate from my RV causing extensive damage to my 2019 GMC Acadia. This could have been catastrophic if the car had hit other vehicles on this heavily traveled road. There was no visible sign of cracking or metal fatigue prior to the separation. This is not the first time that a tow hitch has separated from a Thor RV. Look up ODI 11437860 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11508906 There are severe cracks (photos attached) on the frame found where the trailer hitch is bolted to the frame. There is approximately 20,000 miles on the motorhome. Thor Motor Coach brochure advertises "8,000-lb. Trailer Hitch With 7-pin Round Connector" (see Attached). This implies the Coach can tow 8,000Lbs. Websites (www.rvusa.com and www.thorrvsource.com) actually state the "Towing capacity is 8,000 Lbs." I have an aluminum car trailer that is rated for 7,000 lbs. and unladen weight is 1460 lbs. The car that I trailer (2017 Hyundai Sante Fe) … Look up ODI 11508906 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10944728 MY 2014 THOR HURRICAN LOSES WIPER FUNCTIONS WHEN WINDY. I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A MOUNTAIN SIDE ON I-15 OUTSIDE VICTORVILLE DURING A LIGHT/MODERATE RAIN STORM. THE WIND STARTED TO INCREASE WHICH CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM TO GO BELOW THE WINDOW AND THE DRIVERS SIDE TO GO PAST ITS NORMAL STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE WIPERS TO CEASE NORMAL OPERATION. I HAD NO WAY OF STOPPING SINCE I COULD NOT SEE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ONCE ON LEVEL GROUND I REPOSITIONED THE WIPERS AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE TILL THE NEXT GUST … Look up ODI 10944728 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	228.6% ODI 11113768 WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY IN THE POURING RAIN, MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WIPER DROPPED BELOW THE WINDOW FRAME EVENTUALLY GETTING TANGLED WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE ARM. THE WIPERS FAILED TO CLEAR THE WINDOW MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AHEAD OF ME. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE AND RESET THE WIPERS TO WHERE BOTH WOULD OPERATE NORMALLY BUT ONCE ON THE ROAD DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE ARM FAILED AGAIN. I CONTACTED DANIEL CARR AT THOR REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND HE PROVIDED 3 DEALERS THAT I COULD TAKE MY RV TOO BUT 2 OF THE… Look up ODI 11113768 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10468721 2012 THOR HURRICANE MOTOR COACH. INSURANCE COMPANY WRITES IN REGARDS TO A FIRE THAT IGNITED NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TGW THE UNIT WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. JB UPDATED 08/14/12 UPDATED 08/15/12LJ UPDATED 08/16/12. JB Look up ODI 10468721 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11758145 See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11758145 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Electrical System	6,100–31,000 mi	13,000 mi	9	ODI 11469116 · 39,000 mi The contact owns a 2004 Thor Hurricane built on a 2003 Ford F-550 chassis. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The brake pedal was applied but failed to respond and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights flickered and lost power. The vehicle was able to restart and drive to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V265000 (Electrical System). The manufact… Look up ODI 11469116 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11230607 · 31,000 mi TRAVELING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE WHEN MOTORHOME COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. ENGINE DIED, NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, NO TURN SIGNALS, NO HAZARD LIGHTS. ONLY LUCKY TRAFFIC DIDN'T SLOW OR COME TO COMPLETE STOP BECAUSE IT TOOK EVERYTHING I HAD TO STEER TO ROADSIDE AND HAD HALF MILE TO STOP. TOWED TO CLOSEST SERVICE CENTER THAT DISCOVERED CHASSIS BATTERY DISCONNECT FAILED. RESEARCHED PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED MANY OTHERS HAD SAME PROBLEM. I LIVE IN COLORADO AND IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON MOUNTAIN PASS THE OUTCOME WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THE SAME!!! I SEARCH… Look up ODI 11230607 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11130909 · 8,000 mi VOLTAGE TRANSFER SWITCH BURNED UP, THIS MODEL IOTA ITS-50R HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR 5TH WHEEL AND TRAILERS BUT NOT FOR MORORHOMES. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT IT WAS 1:30 IN THE MORNING WHILE THE MOTOR HOME WAS CONNECTED TO 50 AMP SHORE POWER WITH JACKS AND 3 SLIDES EXTENDED. WOKE UP TO ALARM AND COACH FILLED WITH SMOKE AND SMELLED LIKE BURNED WIRES, INSPECTION OF TRANSFER SWITHCH INSIDE OF BOX WAS MELTED AND COVER WAS CHARRED, NOT SURE OF DAMAGE UNTIL DEALER REPLACES THE TRANSFER SWITCH AND INSPECTS ALL 110 ELECTRICAL COMPONETS. Look up ODI 11130909 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	Too few reports for a range	4,650 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10681335 · 1,196 mi THE SUBJECT VEHICLE HAS ADVERSE DRIVABILITY AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE ABOVE 55 MPH (EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS, EXCESSIVE SWAYING, EXCESSIVE BOUNCING, HARSH RIDE, LACK OF STABILITY, WIND DRIFT, LISTING ETC.). SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS AVAILABLE. *TR Look up ODI 10681335 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10730324 · 7,300 mi UPON DRIVING NOTICED A BURNING SMELL FORM UNDERNEATH MOTORHOME. OPENED SIDE COMPARTMENT TO FIND MELTING, BURNING PLASTIC INSIDE DRIPPING ONTO UNPROTECTED UN SHIELDED EXHAUST SYSTEM. IF ANYTHING WAS STORED INSIDE THIS COMPARTMENT IT WOULD OF FUELED A MUCH LARGER MORE DANGEROUS FIRE. Look up ODI 10730324 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10861035 · 2,000 mi ONAN GENERATOR STOP AFTER OPERATING FOR 1 OR 2 HOURS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. GENERATOR REPORTS ERROR CODE 36, APPARENTLY OVERHEATING IS THE REASON. THOR AND ONAN ARE POINTING AT EACH OTHER AS TO WHO IS RESPONSIBLE. ONAN GENERATOR IS RATED TO OPERATE UP TO 120F, BUT FAILS WHEN TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE IS BELOW 100 AND THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, WHICH SHOULD RESULT IN SOME COOLING EFFECT TO COUNTER THE EFFECT OF THE HOT ROAD SURFACE AND RV ENGINE HEAT. INTERIOR OF RV, SPECIALLY IN LONGER UNITS CAN NOT MAINTAIN A SAFE TEMPERATURE FOR PASSENGERS WITH … Look up ODI 10861035 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility/Wiper	Too few reports for a range	13,852 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 11090907 · 3,700 mi EVERY TIME I USE THE WIPERS ON A TRIP IN THE RAIN THE PASSENGER SIDE GETS STUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHICH MAKES THEM STOP WORKING. I HAVE TO PULL OVER WITH NO WIPERS AND REMOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM IN ORDER TO CONTINUE MY TRIP WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPER ONLY. SOMETIMES THE DRIVERS SIDE GOES TOO FAR AND GETS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD SCRATCHING THE PAIN ON THE COACH. I'VE TAKE THE ARMS OFF, REPLACED THE KNURLED DRIVE NUTS, TIGHTENED THE ROTATION SHAFT NUTS AND RE-TIMED THE WIPERS SEVERAL TIMES. I'VE CALLED THOR AND THEY WANT N… Look up ODI 11090907 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11193025 · 13,852 mi MY WIPER BLADES MOTOR WHEN OFF THE WINDSHIELD SEVERAL TIMES AS WE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 71, WHICH I HAD TO GET OUT AND RESET THEM. THIS WAS DURING THE A HUGE DOWNPOUR THIS WEEKEND IN THE KENTUCKY OFF OF INTERSTATE 71. A SEVERE ALERT WAS TEXT OUT LATER THAT NIGHT, SATURDAY MARCH 30, 2019. I WORK MYSELF TO AN EXIT WHERE AS I WAS PULLING INTO A GAS STATION TO LOOK AT THE ISSUE, I DAMAGE THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY UNIT, HITTING A BLACK POLE AT THE PUMP I WAS PULLING IN, BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT THE FRONT OF THE RV. I HAVE ATTACHED TWO PICTURES T… Look up ODI 11193025 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11113678 · 17,000 mi RECALL 17V-162. THIS RECALL ONLY TIGHTENS FASTENERS ON WIPER ASSY. IT DOES NO ADDITIONAL REPAIRS. MY WIPERS BLADES FELL APART WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN ON INTERSTATE 90. DEALER WOULD ONLY REPLACE ENTIRE WIPER ASSEMBLY FOR $500+. THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE INDIVIDUAL PARTS OR SELL ME INDIVIDUAL PARTS. THERE WAS A BROKEN PART CALLED A CRANK ARM. I HAD THE BROKEN PART WELDED AND REASSEMBLED THE SYSTEM. THE WIPER TIMING STILL DOES NOT WORK RIGHT IN HEAVY RAIN AND WIND. THE RECALL IS WORTHLESS. Look up ODI 11113678 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	Too few reports for a range	18,400 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10821559 · 800 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 THOR HURRICANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHEER PIN FELL OUT AND ONE OF THE STEPS WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHEER PIN DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEP TO BECOME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER SUFFERED A TWISTED ANKLE AND WRIST. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE… Look up ODI 10821559 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11061578 · 36,000 mi I HAVE A 2013 THOR HURRICANE CLASS A MOTOR HOME. THE DOOR HANDLE AND LOCK WERE MADE BY TRIMARK; PART NUMBER 060-0650. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT I COULD NOT OPEN THE ENTRANCE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. THIS IS THE ONLY DOOR ON THE MOTOR HOME, WHICH IS VERY COMMON WITH CLASS A'S. I THEN HAD TO CRAWL THROUGH A WINDOW TO GAIN ACCESS AND DISCOVERED I COULDN'T OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE EITHER. THE MOTOR HOME WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. AFTER TAKING OFF THE INSIDE DOOR TRIM, I COULD SEE THAT OPERATING THE HANDLE WAS NOT MOVING THE PLUNGER OUT OF … Look up ODI 11061578 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	Too few reports for a range	5,250 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10567646 · 6,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 THOR HURRICANE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A STRONG ODOR OF HYDRAULIC FLUID EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC LINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A HOLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED ONCE THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. TR Look up ODI 10567646 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10692196 · 4,500 mi FRONT END CLUNKING ON THE MOTORCOACH. FORD HAD TO INSPECT VEHICLE TO FIND A "LOOSE UPPER SHOCK BOLT". TR Look up ODI 10692196 at NHTSA ↗
Structure	Too few reports for a range	19,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10631909 · 19,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 THOR HURRICANE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AWNING MATERIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. THE AWNING FABRIC RIPPED AND THE SLIDE OUT RELEASED INDEPENDENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SLIDE OUT MECHANISM, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000. UPDATED 10/24/14CN UPDATED 11/14/14CN UPDATED 7/14/2015JS UPDATED 8/11/2015JS Look up ODI 10631909 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages	Too few reports for a range	11,500 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11113788 · 11,500 mi WHILE DRIVING CROSS COUNTRY WE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WIPERS DURING A HARD RAIN. THE WIPERS DROPPED OFF THE WINDSHIELD BUT WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND RESET THEM. ONCE WE STARTED BACK ONTO THE ROAD, THEY FAILED AGAIN. WE ENDED UP DRIVING TO THE CAMPSITE WITH NO WIPERS. WE HAD A MECHANIC COME TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. WE DECIDED TO WAIT TILL WE GOT HOME BEFORE HAVING THE WIPERS REPAIRED. WHEN HOME, WE WENT TO A THOR DEALER WHO INFORMED US THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM ON OUR M… Look up ODI 11113788 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	1	None	ODI 11667892 The 8000 lb hitch failed disconnecting towed car. It happened when entering the highway. If this happened at speed it could have been catastrophic. There have been numerous failures of this hitch. Look up ODI 11667892 at NHTSA ↗
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	1	None	ODI 11681332 The floor on my coach above the Catalytic converter has become soft. I am being told it is from the heat from the Catalytic converter. O called Thor and was told there should be a heat shield there campong world of Ashville says there is not a heat shield on it I have a picture no shield is present. I mistakenly told them something was cutoff during a recall I thought it was aa heat shield but it was something around the radiator. I have all service records nothing has been done around the Catalytic converter area. From other post on Thor f… Look up ODI 11681332 at NHTSA ↗
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	1	None	ODI 11758145 See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11758145 at NHTSA ↗
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 1 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	0	1	1
2023	0	0	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	1	0	0
2023	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Electrical System	Unknown Or Other	Visibility/Wiper	Structure:Body	Suspension	Structure	Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages	Engine And Engine Cooling
Electrical System	—	0	0	0	1 ODI 10544755 2007 TMC HURRICANE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BATTERY FAILURE RECALL NOTICE AND CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR THE REPAIR WORK. ALSO, THE SWAY BAR MOUNT BUSHINGS WERE WORN. Look up ODI 10544755 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0
Unknown Or Other	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Visibility/Wiper	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Structure:Body	0	0	0	—	1 ODI 11545613 The front cap seperates from the frame rail. There is a recall in Canada for the same issue. Transport Canada Recall - 2023087 - THOR MOTOR COACH Issue: On certain motorhomes, the brackets for the front lower cap may not be attached properly. As a result, the brackets could loosen and separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: A bracket that detaches from a vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a deal… Look up ODI 11545613 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0
Suspension	1 ODI 10544755 2007 TMC HURRICANE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BATTERY FAILURE RECALL NOTICE AND CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR THE REPAIR WORK. ALSO, THE SWAY BAR MOUNT BUSHINGS WERE WORN. Look up ODI 10544755 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 11545613 The front cap seperates from the frame rail. There is a recall in Canada for the same issue. Transport Canada Recall - 2023087 - THOR MOTOR COACH Issue: On certain motorhomes, the brackets for the front lower cap may not be attached properly. As a result, the brackets could loosen and separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: A bracket that detaches from a vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a deal… Look up ODI 11545613 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0
Structure	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Engine And Engine Cooling	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

4 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 4.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 26,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11469116 · 39,000 mi

Look up ODI 11469116 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10721510 · 13,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 THOR HURRICANE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAILED AND CAUSED THE RV TO LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL SEVERAL TIMES TO KEEP THE MOTOR HOME FROM STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE MOTOR HOME WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V265000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED…

Look up ODI 10721510 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 2.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 39,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11469116 · 39,000 mi

Look up ODI 11469116 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 2.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 31,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11230607 · 31,000 mi

Look up ODI 11230607 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 2.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 39,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11469116 · 39,000 mi

Look up ODI 11469116 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b