CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
2017 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.
Hitch label overstates capacity; overloading risks damage or separation
The weight rating label on the tow hitch shows a 10,000 lb capacity, but the hitch is actually rated for 8,000 lbs.
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.
Seat belt anchors may pull loose in a crash
Certain 2017 Thor Motor Coach ACE and Road Bear Rental motorhomes, built between February 11 and March 9, 2016, have seat belt anchorages in the slide-out section that may not meet required strength standards.
Most common 2017 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-53. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTRY DOOR LATCH MECHANISM FAILED TO LOCK THE RV DOOR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000. *DT*JB*PM CONSUMER STATED HE HAD A FAULTY LATCH.*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 THOR ACE RV EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR G6T0RV TIRES, SIZE: 245/17/R19.5 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND TOWING A TRAILER WITH A COMPACT VEHICLE INSIDE, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE INSIDE DUAL TIRE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. DURING THE TIRE BLOWOUT, WIRES CONNECTING THE LIGHTING SYSTEM THAT WERE LOCATED IN THE WHEEL WELL WERE DAMAGED. THE FAILURE CAUSED ALL THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING TO SHUT OFF, WHICH PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM SEEING THE ROAD AT NIGHT. THE WIRES WERE REPLACED BY THE OWNER. THE MANUFACTURER AND AN UNKNOWN DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
THE ELECTRICAL WIRING WITHIN THE MOTOR COACH IS NOT TO NFPA'S NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NOR IS IT WIRED TO THOR'S OWN FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE APPLIANCES WITHIN THE COACH ARE NOT WIRED TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER. OUR MOTOR COACH EXPERIENCED A SHORTED WIRE IN THE WATER HEATER JUNCTION BOX DUE TO IMPROPER SPLICING IN AN AREA WHERE NO SPLICING SHOULD HAVE BEEN NECESSARY. THAT SAME ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WHICH, PER THE NEC AND THOR'S FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON A DEDICATED BREAKER, WAS NOT ON A DEDICATED BREAKER WHICH COULD HAVE ALLOWED THE AMPERAGE IN THE JUNCTION BOX TO EXCEED THE BREAKER'S CAPACITY AND HEAT TO THE POINT OF DISINTEGRATING THE
2017 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. questions
Does the 2017 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E.: Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Hitch label overstates capacity; overloading risks damage or separation; Shower Curtain May Not Resist Fire, Raising Fire Risk; Seat belt anchors may pull loose in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E.?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Tires (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. has been fixed?
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