CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (3 reports).
2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis 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.
Wrong Water Capacity on Load Label Can Overload RV
The cargo carrying capacity label on these motorhomes may list an incorrect water capacity for the water heater and fresh water tank.
Most common 2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
SUBJECT: WIPER ON DRIVER SIDE. 2017 THOR AXIS MOTORHOME. WIPER SWEEP (FROM CENTER PARK) STOPS MID-LEFT HAND BEFORE RETURNING TO PARK POSITION. THUS, THE BLADE STOPS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER VIEW FORWARD, OBSTRUCTING ONCOMING TRAFFIC VIEW TO THE LEFT OF THE DRIVERS FIELD OF VISION. THE WIPER BLADE DOES NOT CLEAR RAIN ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVERS VIEW. THOR MOTORS CLAIMS THERE IS NO FIX, AND OTHER OWNERS HAVE MADE THE SAME COMPLAINT ON THE THOR FORUM SITE.
I BOUGHT ON 9-12-17, ON THE 1ST RAIN, WIPERS ONLY CLEARED ABOUT 50% OF THE DRIVERS VIEW. DEALER MADE ADJUSTMENT TO COVER MORE WINDSHIELD WHICH NOW LEFT TIE WIPERS ABOUT 1 FT. FROM BOTTOM WHEN RESTING, I CAN LIVE WITH THAT, PROBLEM NOW WAS IN 2ND RAIN AND WIND, THE WIPERS WRAPPED AROUND BOTH CORNER POSTS, HAD TO TURN OFF WIPERS AND PULL OVER. I TOOK BACK TO DEALER AND HAD THEM RETURN TO ORIGINAL POSITION, 50% BETTER THEN NONE. HAVE NOT NEEDED WIPERS UNTIL 6-9-2020 AND IN A POURING RAIN AND 20 MPH WIND, WIPERS ONCE AGAIN WRAPPED AROUND BOTH POSTS. UNABLE TO USE WIPERS AT ALL, MADE TO MY SHORT DESTINATION WITH VERY LIMITED VISIBILITY. CALLED MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT DEALER NEVER REPORT
TRAVELING WEST ON I94 NORTH DAKOTA IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE DURING A RAINSTORM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME ENTANGLED WHEN THEY WENT OUT OF SYNC CAUSING THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER LINKAGE TO BREAK. WE WERE FORCED TO CONTINUE DRIVING UNTIL WE EXITED THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE AS THERE WAS NO SHOULDER AND INTERSTATE TRAFFIC WAS TWO DIRECTIONS ON ONE SIDE. THIS WAS THE FOURTH TIME THE WIPERS FAILED IN TWO YEARS. PREVIOUS RECALL HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON WIPERS.
AFTER A YEAR OF THE BATTERY DRAINING EVERY FEW DAYS AND MANY MONTHS IN SERVICE, A FORD SERVICE CENTER FOUND A SEVERELY RUSTED STEERING COLUMN INSIDE THE RV. THE VEHICLE WAS THEREFORE NOT GOING FULLY INTO PARK. (I AM ENTERING MARCH 1, 2018 AS THE DATE, BUT WE WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FROM MARCH 2017-OCTOBER 2017 EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM.)
2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis questions
Does the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis: Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Wrong Water Capacity on Load Label Can Overload RV. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (3), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis 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.