CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (4 reports).
2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger 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.
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 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint regarding Recall #21V-522 (NHTSA Campaign No. 21V-522) involving Lippert/Hehr windows. I own a 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger motorhome manufactured on 9/2018, which contains Lippert/Hehr windows that are exhibiting the same safety defect identified in this recall. Specifically, the adhesive bond between the glass and its supporting frame/rail has failed, causing partial detachment of the glass panel. While Lippert has stated that my windows are not covered because they were manufactured just prior to the official recall window, and that the defect is not a âseal failureâ but rather a ârail detachment,â the functional hazard
The contact owns a 2014 Thor Challenger RV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH in a heavy rainstorm, the windshield wipers became inoperable, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact stated that during the failure, the windshield wiper setting was set to high speed; however, the windshield wiper module failed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the RV was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V162000 (Visibility). The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 THOR CHALLENGER 37K. WHILE INSIDE THE RV, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DOOR; HOWEVER, THE DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE THE RV TO THE DEALER (EXIT 1 RV, FAIRHAVEN, VERMONT) WHERE THE DOOR WAS REMOVED IN ORDER FOR THE CONTACT TO EXIT THE RV. THE DEALER REMOVED THE LATCH LOCK FROM THE DOOR OF THE RV; HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT HAVE A REPLACEMENT FOR THE DOOR LATCH AT THAT TIME. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
MY WIFE AND I TOOK DELIVERY OF OUR THOR RV AT 7PM ON 12/05/14 WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF EVER BEING ALLOWED TO TEST DRIVE THE RV. MANY EXCUSES BY CAMPING WORLD. LEFT DEALER AND DROVE 300 YEARS ON NEARBY SURFACE ROAD AND BRAKED TO JOIN ENTRANCE RAMP TO INTERSTATE 75. BRAKES FAILED BECAUSE 3 POUND, RIGID 4 FOOT VINYL-CLAD, WOODEN FRAME COVERING HAD DISLODGED FROM THE ELECTRIC OVERHEAD BUNK FRAME AND DROPPED TO THE DRIVER'S FLOOR BEHIND BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. COULD NOT SLOW COACH FROM 35MPH BUT FORCED TO THE SHOULDER OF ROAD UNDER OVERHEAD INTERSTATE EXCHANGE. TO STOP RV, DRIVER HAD TO DOWNSHIFT, THEN PLACE RV INTO NEUTRAL AND EVENTUALLY ENGAGE EMERGENCY BRAKE AS RV CAREENED TO A STOP ON GRASSY SH
WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN AT HIGHWAY SPEED MY WIPERS WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD, AND STOPPED THERE. THOR ONCE REPLACED THEM BUT ABOUT A YEAR LATER THE NEW WIPER ASSEMBLY DID THE SAME THING UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS. THROUGH ONLINE FORUMS I KNOW THAT SEVERAL OTHERS WITH THE SAME MODEL MOTOR HOME HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME OCCURRENCE. I CAN SUPPLY THEIR NAMES.
2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger questions
Does the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger: 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; Motorhome entry steps may detach and cause falls; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (4), Structure (1), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger 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.