2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 2 recalls
Recall 15V745000 (10/11/2015): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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
Fix: 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.
Recall 17V758000 (22/11/2017): EQUIPMENT
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
Fix: 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.
Doors, windows, steps and lights: 2 complaints
What a tech checks: Mostly adjustments and wear: steps that stop halfway on a bad switch, doors out of alignment after a slide shifted, exterior lights with a corroded ground. Before you buy: Every door, lock, window and light.
What owners reported to NHTSA
12/15/2016, VISIBILITY: THE CORE ISSUE IS THAT THE PASSENGER WIPER BLADE WILL FLOP ALL THE WAY OVER AGAINST THE POST OF THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER BLADE CAUSING BOTH BLADES TO GET STUCK. I HAVE TO STOP AND GET OUT AND PHYSICALLY PULL THE WIPER BLADE UP WHILE THEY ARE RUNNING TO GET IT GOING AGAIN. THIS FIRST HAPPENED THE DAY I BROUGHT IT HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP. IT WAS RAINING VERY HARD WITH HEAVY GUSTS OF WIND, AND I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE W
08/20/2018, VISIBILITY/WIPER: 2014 WINDSPORT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TMC WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *JS
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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.