CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger 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.
Motorhome entry steps may detach and cause falls
Certain motorhomes built with Lippert Coachstep electric entry and exit steps may have a bolt that attaches the steps' fan gear assembly.
Most common 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
I HAVE TROUBLE WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT THIS RV. IT WILL GO PAST THE WINDSHIELD, AND NOT COME BACK UP. I HAVE TRIED TO REPAIR IT, BUT IT WORKS ITSELF LOOSE. THIS IS ALMOST ANY TIME I USE THE WIPERS. I HAVE TO READJUST THEM.
I WISH TO REPORT A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD TO 2013 THOR CHALLENGER MODEL 37KT MOTOR HOMES. MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A NEW 2013 THOR CHALLENGER MODEL 37KT MOTOR HOME IN JUNE, 2012. THE UNIT DID NOT COME WITH LED LIGHTING. I WISH TO STATE THAT MY WIFE AND I ARE FULLTIME RV'ERS. YESTERDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015, MY WIFE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS AT THE DINING ROOM TABLE DOING PAPERWORK. THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE TABLE HAD BEEN ON FOR SEVERAL HOURS. WE DISCOVERED A STRONG ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC AND FOUND THAT IT WAS COMING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE. I ALSO FOUND THAT THE GLOBES OF THIS FIXTURE WERE EXTREMELY HOT AND STARTING TO MELT. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE GLOBE. ONE OF THE PL
2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger questions
Does the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger: Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Motorhome entry steps may detach and cause falls; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Exterior Lighting (1), Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger has been fixed?
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