CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (5 reports).
2016 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. recalls
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.
Windshield Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility
Certain Thor Motor Coach motorhomes from model years 2014 to 2016 may have windshield wiper systems that were installed or secured incorrectly.
Windshield wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility
Certain 2014-2015 Thor Motor Coach motorhomes may have windshield wiper systems that were improperly installed and not properly secured.
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.
Motorhome Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes, Risking Crash
The automatic transmission shift cable bracket may be incorrect, and the shift cable may be improperly adjusted.
Most common 2016 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
THE SLIDE MOTOR NEEDED REPLACING. IT WAS REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND THE SAME MOTOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AGAIN. SHORTLY OUT OF WARRANTY. OUT OF WARRANTY I WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT WATER FROM THE ROOF WAS ABLE TO LEAK INTO THE MOTOR HOUSING AND WAS CAUSING THE MOTORS TO SHORT OUT. THE MOTORS REQUIRED REPLACING ARE LIPPERT HIGH TORQUE 500:1 MOTOR; IN-WALL SLIDE-OUT #287298
THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM BROKE. THE METAL BROKE RESULTING IN THE LOCK BECOMING UNUSABLE. DOOR NEEDED A FULL REPLACEMENT LOCK. NEW TRIMARK RV ENTRY DOOR LOCK 60-650 WAS REPLACED TO FIX THE ISSUE.
ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 I FOUND MYSELF TRAPPED INSIDE MY 2016 THOR ACE 30.1 MOTORHOME. THE DOOR LEVER THE DOOR, WHICH WAS NOT LOCKED, WOULD NOT OPEN. IT WAS OBVIOUS FROM THE WAY THE DOOR LEVEL PULLED THAT IT WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE LATCH. FORTUNATELY AT 73 YEARS OF AGE I AM STILL AGILE ENOUGH TO CLIMB OUT THE REAR ESCAPE WINDOW, SOMETHING THAT MY WIFE DUE TO SOME PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS COULD NEVER HAVE DONE. UPON TAKING THE MOTORHOME TO CAMPING WORLD THEIR TECHNICIAN HAD TO LITERALLY DRILL OUT THE MATERIAL AROUND THE DOOR LEVER TO GET TO THE LATCH SO IT COULD BE RETRACTED AND A NEW DOOR LATCH UNIT INSTALLED. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF T
THE EXTERIOR DOOR LOCK MADE BY TRI-MARK BROKE TRAPPING ME AND MY FAMILY INSIDE. THE RV WAS PARKED AT THE TIME. THE DOOR LOCK HAD TO BE DISASSEMBLED FOR US TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. HAD THEIR BEEN A FIRE OR SOME OTHER EMERGENCY THIS WOULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF LIFE. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE FOR MANY OF THEIR LOCKS.
DOOR LOCK MECHANISM BROKE WHILE VEHICLE STATIONARY CAMPING. FAMILY OF 5 LOCKED OUT, DOG LOCKED IN 101 DEGREE WEATHER, HAD TO BREAK WINDOW AND BREAK DOOR MECHANISM TO GET DOG OUT. KNOWN RECURRENT PROBLEM. WE COULD HAVE AS EASILY BEEN LOCKED IN. COULD NOT OPEN FROM EITHER SIDE. TRIMARK IS LOCK BRAND NAME. METAL PART INSIDE SNAPPED IN TWO.
2016 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. questions
Does the 2016 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E.: Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Windshield Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility; Windshield wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility; Shower Curtain May Not Resist Fire, Raising Fire Risk; Motorhome Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes, Risking Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E.?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (5), Latches/Locks/Linkages (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.