2016 Thor Motor Coach Windsport problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file for the 2016 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, 3 complaints
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: 5 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.
Axles, brakes, suspension and hitch: 2 complaints
What a tech checks: Bearings, brake magnets, worn shackle bolts and bent axles. A trailer that wears tires on the inside edge or pulls to one side usually has an axle or suspension problem. Before you buy: Bolts tight, springs not flat, brakes apply with the breakaway pin pulled.
Chassis and towing lessons · Trailer guide
Motorhome chassis: 2 complaints
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.
Structure, roof and leaks: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
What owners reported to NHTSA
11/07/2021, VISIBILITY/WIPER: While driving during a rain storm both wipers stopped working. Drivers wiper fell to drivers side resting on side rear view mirror and passengers fell down front of the RV. Pulled over and stopped until rain stopped. After looking in engine compartment the hardware that connects both wiper arms to the motor broke off from where the wipers arms connect. No indication of failure until both arms just broke off. Looks li
10/24/2022, VISIBILITY/WIPER: The windshield wipers get out of sync and collide, usually it ends up with the passenger wiper stuck down behind the driver's wiper and they both stop with no way to clear the rain from the windshield. There have been recalls issued for my model & year of RV but THOR says they don't apply to my RV. This has happened several times. My "solution" is to remove the passenger wiper.
10/02/2018, VISIBILITY/WIPER: ON FREEWAY, WIND AND RAIN--WIPERS BECAME ENTANGLED. SELF REPAIRED TO GET HOME. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR (RECALL). STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. TAKEN IN FOR SECOND RECALL--STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. HAD THE WIPERS READJUSTED AGAIN. IN RAIN ON 10/01/2018--WIPERS FLOPPING AND NOT MAKING GOOD CONTACT...SAFETY ISSUE!!! FROM 2016 TO PRESENT WE HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS WITH THE WIPER ARMS.
08/25/2022, SUSPENSION: This is a 2016 THOR Windsport 29M with 9400 miles. Missing parts/damaged parts were discovered during normal maintenance check by certified ASE mechanic. RT rear anti sway bar retainer (#5486), (2) HB3 Bolts and (1) welded flange nuts are missing from motorhome. Additional inspection revels top welded flange nut missing due to weld not holding or never welded correctly. Bottom flange nut internal threads are galled
08/12/2016, SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY/WIPER: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 THOR WINDSPORT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND BECAME EXTREMELY UNSTABLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT SCREWS IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAD DISLODGED DUE TO THE SEVERE SHAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED IMPROPERLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND NOT ACCELERATE NORMALLY. THE CAUSES OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE
07/04/2019, UNKNOWN OR OTHER: WHEN WIPER BLADES ARE TURNED ON IN THE HIGHWAY, THE WIPER GO DOWN TOO FAR AND GET STUCK BELOW THE WINDSHIELD. UNABLE TO USE THE WIPERS.
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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.