CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).
2013 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. recalls
Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility
The windshield wiper system on certain motorhomes may have been installed incorrectly.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in these recreational vehicles may become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected, or may require excessive force to operate.
Shower Curtain May Not Resist Fire, Raising Fire Risk
Some motorhomes are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire when exposed to an ignition source.
Most common 2013 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
I WAS DRIVING ON 8E FREEWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN I NOTICED THE INTERIOR OF THE MOTORHOME FILLING WITH BLACK SMOKE AND THE SMOKE DETECTOR STARTED GOING OFF. BLACK SMOKE WAS POURING OFF THE BACK OF THE MOTORHOME AS WELL. I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND GOT MY WIFE TWO GRANDKIDS AND TWO DOGS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. UPON EXITING I FOUND THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ON FIRE AS WELL AS FIRE DRIPPING FROM THE EXHAUST TO THE GROUND. AFTER GETTING THE FIRE OUT, I DISCOVERED THE VEHICLE LEVELING SYSTEM HAD A HYDRAULIC LINE FAILURE AND THE HYDRAULIC PUMP WAS SPRAYING FLUID FROM THE FAILED LINE ON THE EXHAUST PIPE CAUSING THE FIRE. THE LEVELING SYSTEM IS USED FOR LEVELING THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IT SHOULD NO
WHILE DRIVING A 2013 THOR ACE MOTOR HOME AT 60 MPH I HEARD BEEPING NOISE IN THE DRIVERS AREA. WHILE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE SOURCE I DISCOVERED THE MOTOR HOME WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE RIGHT FRONT. THE LEVELING SYSTEM HAD TURNED ON THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND ONE OF THE RETURN LINES WAS LEAKING. THE RESULTING HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS SPRAYING ON THE EXHAUST AND IGNITING. THE LEVELING SYSTEM IS USED FOR LEVELING THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. APPARENTLY THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED SO THAT IF IT DETECTS ONE OF THE JACKS LOWERING WHILE DRIVING IT APPLIES HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TO THE SYSTEM TO KEEP THE JACK UP, THE PROBLEM WITH THIS DESIGN IS THAT IF YOU HAVE A HYDRAULIC LEAK ON THE RETURN SIDE OF A JACK, T
I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED THAT RUNNING GAS LINES INTO AND THEN OUT OF AN OIL COOLER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE RADIATOR AT THE FRONT OF A VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. ANY FRONT END COLLISION COULD CAUSE THESE NEW LINES AND OR THE OIL COOLER TO BREAK CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. I AM ATTACHING TWO PICTURES IN THE FIRST YOU CAN SEE THE OIL COOLER ATTACHED TO THE RADIATOR THROUGH THE FRONT GRILL OF THE VEHICLE, THE SECOND SHOWS A CLOSER VIEW OF THE OIL COOLER. THERE IS A THREAD WHICH HAS MORE PICTURES AND SOME OF THE OWNER'S REMARKS AS TO WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO THEIR VEHICLES ON THE IRV2.COM FORUM. THIS IS A LINK TO THAT THREAD: HTTP://WWW.IRV2.COM/FORUMS/F121/ACE-GENERATOR-STOPS-RUNNIN
2013 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. questions
Does the 2013 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2013 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E.: Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Shower Curtain May Not Resist Fire, Raising Fire Risk; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E.?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Engine (1), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.