2021 Thor Motor Coach Delano problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Delano. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Motorhome chassis: 1 recall
Recall 20V444000 (29/07/2020): AIR BAGS
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Delano, Tiburon, Chateau and Freedom Elite motorhomes and 2020 Gemini, Chateau Citation, Compass, Siesta, and Synergy motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis (platform 970 (VS30), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Fix: Thor will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867 Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Thor's number for this recall is RC000200.
What a tech checks: The chassis (Ford, Freightliner, Mercedes, Ram) is serviced by the chassis maker's dealer, not the RV shop. RV techs handle the house, not the drivetrain. Before you buy: Chassis recalls are fixed free at the chassis maker's dealer.
Other: 4 complaints
What owners reported to NHTSA
07/06/2021, COMMUNICATION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE: THE GPS SHOWS VEHICLE 124 MILES FROM ACTUAL. CONDITIONS ARE DIFFERENT FROM ACTUAL AT GPS LOCATION. WHEN DRIVING ON X-WAY VEHICLE SHOWS SPEED DIFFERENT FROM ACTUAL AND RANDOMLY APPLIES BRAKES. ALSO RANDOMLY GRABS STEERING AND PULLS TO RIGHT LIKE LANE DEPARTURE ACTION. THESE ACTIONS OCCUR DURING WORK ZONES ALSO AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
05/27/2021, UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 2021 Thor Delano Model RW. Consumer stated that while driving the windows vibrate swiftly opens and closes slightly. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO REPLACED THE WINDOW CRANK MECHANISM. THE FAILURE PERSISTED.
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Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.