2017 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).

6Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds recalls

Incorrect Load Label Can Lead to Overloading and Crash Risk

Recall 19V714Oct 8, 2019101 vehicles affected

The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label on these motorhomes lists an incorrect carrying capacity.

Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire

Recall 17V758Nov 22, 2017110,400 vehicles affected

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

Recall 17V634Oct 9, 2017507 vehicles affected

The cargo carrying capacity label on these motorhomes may list an incorrect water capacity for the water heater and fresh water tank.

Middle sofa seat may lack a seat belt in a crash

Recall 17V166Mar 13, 2017171 vehicles affected

Some 2017 Thor Motor Coach motorhomes may have a sofa without a seat belt for the middle seating position.

Spare Tire Bracket Can Loosen and Detach While Driving

Recall 16V696Sep 27, 2016223 vehicles affected

Certain motorhomes have a spare tire bracket that may loosen over time and allow the spare tire to detach while the vehicle is being driven.

Shower Curtain May Not Resist Fire, Raising Fire Risk

Recall 16V571Aug 2, 20165,633 vehicles affected

Some motorhomes are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire when exposed to an ignition source.

Most common 2017 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2018-03-08, Unknown Or Other
THIS MOTORHOME HAS LIPPERT HYDRAULIC LEVELERS. THE FRONT LEVELING JACKS HAVE ONLY 4 11/16 INCHES OF CLEARANCE WHEN PARKED ON FLAT LEVEL GROUND. THESE JACKS CONTACT THE ROADWAY AND SIDEWALKS THAT HAVE AN ELEVATION DEVIATION, SUCH AS DRIVING INTO GAS STATIONS OR SPEED BUMPS IN THE ROADWAY TRAVELING AT MINIMAL SPEED. EVEN SLIGHT ELEVATIONS IN THE ROAD CAN CAUSE THE FRONT JACKS TO MAKE CONTACT DUE TO THE LENGTHY WHEELBASE (248 IN). THESE CONTACTS HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE TO SIDEWALKS WHILE ENTERING GAS STATIONS AND CAUSED UNDUE ALARM FOR THE DRIVER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IS THE WAY THEY ARE MADE, NO ALTERNATIVES HAVE BEEN OFFERED. THEY TOLD ME THAT 4 1/2 INCHES

2017 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds questions

Does the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds: Incorrect Load Label Can Lead to Overloading and Crash Risk; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Wrong Water Capacity on Load Label Can Overload RV; Middle sofa seat may lack a seat belt in a crash; Spare Tire Bracket Can Loosen and Detach While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 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.

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