CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Thor Motor Coach Challenger has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (2 reports).
2015 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.
Motorhome Awning Screws May Fail, Causing Awning to Fall
Certain 2015 Thor Motor Coach motorhomes built between April 24, 2014 and December 11, 2014 may have awning screws that were not manufactured to specification.
Most common 2015 Thor Motor Coach Challenger problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2015 Thor Challenger RV built on a 2014 Ford F-53 chassis. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, he observed from the passenger side rear view mirror that the door skin had begun to peel away from the door. The contact pulled off the roadway and observed that the skin had delaminated from the door and had only been held in place by the lock and door handle. The contact took the door handle and lock mechanism off and removed the laminate and stored it in the RV. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had attempted to contact the manufacturer and left a voice message requesting a call back.
THOR WIPER ISSUE STILL CONTINUES. IN APRIL 2019, I HAD MY RV IN FOR THE WIPER RECALL. THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE ACORN NUTS HOLDING THE WIPER ARMS AND TOLD ME THE REMEDY HAD BEEN PERFORMED. WITHIN SEVERAL MONTHS IT FAILED AGAIN. I REACHED OUT TO THOR ON OCTOBER 7, 2019 AND SPOKE WITH BRIAN IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND EXPLAINING MY PROBLEM, HE TOLD ME I HAD A LINKAGE ISSUE THAT CAUSED THE WIPER TO OVER TRAVEL AND JAM WITH THE DRIVER WIPER. HE RECOMMEND I TAKE IT TO A THOR REPAIR DEALERSHIP CLAIMING THERE WAS ANOTHER RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER HE RECOMMENDED ONLY SERVICED RV'S THAT WERE PURCHASED THERE. I THEN CALLED BACK TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPOKE WITH TOM OVERTON. HE TOLD ME TH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 THOR CHALLENGER MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTRANCE DOOR LATCH MALFUNCTIONED AND THE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE MOTOR HOME. A PASSENGER WAS TRAPPED INSIDE. THE DOOR WAS EVENTUALLY PRIED OPEN TO RELEASE THE PASSENGER. THE LOCK WAS REPLACED BY THE OWNER AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. UPDATED 12/13/2017 *LN CONSUMER STATED THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE KNOWN TO RX OWNERS OF THIS MODEL. THE PROBLEM LIES WITH STRIKE BOLT SNAPPING IN HALF DUE TO DESIGN AND MATERIAL USED. INVALID V
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 THOR CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED ON THE HIGHWAY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE'S PASSENGER WIPER UN-TORQUED AND JAMMED THE DRIVER'S WIPER. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THEIR OWN VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED REGARDING A NEW CRANK ARM AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IF ANY PART OF THAT WIPER SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY THE INTEGRITY OF THE WIPER SYSTEM WOULD BE COMPROMISED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V162000 (VISIBILITY) THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AGAIN REGARDING THE CRANK ARM AND THE WIPER SYSTEM BEING REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL SINCE THE BOLT NOT BEING TORQUED PRO
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE SMOKEY MOUNTAIN INTERSTATE ONE EVENING DURING A HEAVY DOWN POUR, MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER DISAPPEARED FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND WITH MOMENTS, THE DRIVERS SIDE QUIT WORKING. DUE TO LACK OF VISIBILIT, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER. FORTUNEATELY, THERE WAS A TRACTOR TRAILER IN FRONT OF US AND I WAS ABLE TO SEE ITS REAR LIGHTS AND FOLLOWED IT DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. AT THE BOTTOM I PULLED OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND INSPECTED THE WIPERS. THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD LODGED ITSELF INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE CAUSING LOSS OF WIPERS. I HAD TO REMOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE INORDER FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE TO WORK AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVIING. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND
2015 Thor Motor Coach Challenger questions
Does the 2015 Thor Motor Coach Challenger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2015 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; Motorhome Awning Screws May Fail, Causing Awning to Fall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Thor Motor Coach Challenger?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (2), Visibility/Wiper (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 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.