CarRecallWatchThe 2017 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 Structure (5 reports).
2017 Thor Motor Coach Challenger recalls
Outer Door Skin May Separate, Creating Road Hazard
Certain motorhomes have an external compartment outer door skin that may separate from the vehicle while in transit.
Windshield shade can unroll and block driver view
The motorized roller shade over the windshield at the driver's seat can unroll without warning while the motorhome is being driven.
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.
Generator exhaust may be missing, risking carbon monoxide buildup
On certain 2017 Challenger 37YT motorhomes, the exhaust pipe for the onboard gasoline generator may be mislocated or missing entirely.
Most common 2017 Thor Motor Coach Challenger problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 5 |
What owners report
My 2017 THOR Challenger was part of NHTSA recall 21V-845. I made repairs to my coach in 2017 and 2018 totaling $4600. I have sent THOR all pictures and receipts from those repairs. I started the process in March 2022. Last week they informed me it is not a Thor recall, and I would have to deal with the company that manufactured the doors for them. I have included recent correspondence with them. I can, if you request, send all my receipt and pictures for the repairs that i had done. I wish to file a formal complaint for the disregard of NHTSA recall 21V-845. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). The deal
The contact owns a 2017 Thor Challenger Motorhome. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, an abnormally loud banging sound was heard and another vehicle honked the contact, alerting him to look in the rearview mirror. The contact noticed styrofoam flying from the motorhome and the external compartment door flapping open. The contact pulled over and examined the RV and became aware that one of the external compartment door skin had separated from the glue. The contact used masking tape to tape the separated door compartment and four other door compartments that were starting to separate as well. The vehicle was not repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was
THE PLUNGER ON THE TRIMARK DOOR HANDLE/LOCK MECHANISM BROKE INTERNALLY, LOCKING US OUTSIDE OF OUR MOTOR HOME. THE MOTOR HOME WAS PARKED.
ON 04/16/2018AT APPROXIMATELY 1:15 WHILE TRAVELING WEST ON I-40 MIDWAY BETWEEN MILE MARKER238AND236I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COACH. I IMMEDIATELY LOOKED IN THE LEFT HAND MIRROR, AND SAW WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR, OPEN, FLAPPING IN THE BREEZE. I WAS APPROCHING EXIT236, SO I EXITED AND LOCATED A HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT JUST OFF THE EXIT. I PULLED INTO THE HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT AND UPON CHECKING THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR, FOUND THAT THE DOOR WAS SECURED. WHAT I SAW WAS IN FACT, THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR SKIN. I OBSERVED THAT THE DOOR SKIN HAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, NO MECHANICAL FASTENERS WE'RE LOCATED ON THE SKIN ,OR
WE HAVE OWNED OUR VEHICLE FOR 14 MONTHS WITH UNDER 7000 MILES DRIVEN AND USED APPROXIMATELY 12 TIMES FOR TRIPS. WHILE WE WERE PREPARING TO LEAVE, THE TRIMARK ENTRY DOOR LATCH BROKE LEAVING 3 PEOPLE TRAPPED INSIDE AND ME OUTSIDE. I HAD TO CLIMB THROUGH A WINDOW USING A LADDER WITH TOOLS TO DISASSEMBLE THE LOCK AND PRY OUT THE BROKEN PLUNGER PART. I HAVE ATTACHED A PICTURE THAT REPRESENTS THE PART OF THE LATCH THAT BROKE. CURRENTLY, A DEADBOLT IS KEEPING THE DOOR CLOSE AND AM ALSO USING A VELCRO STRAP TO KEEP THE DOOR FROM OPENING WHILE TRAVELING. SINCE IT HAS BEEN 14 MONTHS SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW, I AM OUT OF WARRANTY. HOWEVER, AFTER DOING RESEARCH THE REPLACEMENT PART BEING O
2017 Thor Motor Coach Challenger questions
Does the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Challenger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Challenger: Outer Door Skin May Separate, Creating Road Hazard; Windshield shade can unroll and block driver view; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Wrong Water Capacity on Load Label Can Overload RV; Generator exhaust may be missing, risking carbon monoxide buildup. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Challenger?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Thor Motor Coach Challenger has been fixed?
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