CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
2023 Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary recalls
Solar Panel Can Loosen and Detach While Driving
The solar panel mounting brackets on certain motorhomes may become loose or break, allowing the solar panel to come off the vehicle while it is being driven.
Bike Rack Arms Can Break and Detach While Driving
Certain motorhomes have R-bike rack arms that can fracture and cause the rack to come loose from the vehicle.
Most common 2023 Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
What owners report
The secondary alternator (Balmar model XTMS 170 K6) overheated and failed. An RV Mechanic and a licensed professional engineer is saying luckily there was no fire. After some research, this seems to be a common issues with these Balmar alternators. The same alternator is installed on certain Winnebago RVs (Revel and Ekko) and they have issued various bulletins (23V-663) noting that the secondary Balmar alternator setup could experience severe thermal runaway. If left unaddressed, the extreme heat poses a severe fire risk. Thor has explained that because Winnebago is a larger company that Balmar has stepped up for their demands on a recall but Thor hasn't been able to get Balmar to iss
Thor company of Indiana is the after market uplifter of a Ford Transit 2022. The Sancuary is teh model. The red power wire that connects from the secodnary altrnator in the enginne area runs along the inside f the front right tire to the chassi house battery in the back o the VAN. The power wire is incorrectly routed and the tire rubs up againsit it and rubs against the wire casuing damage and saftey issue. All of the 2023 models appear t be involved from a small sampling of owners on a facebook THOR sancuary owners forum. Thor refuses to issue a recall and refuses to facilitate the wire being replaced. They instead try to get you to take the van to the dealership and have it spliced
2023 Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary questions
Does the 2023 Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary: Solar Panel Can Loosen and Detach While Driving; Bike Rack Arms Can Break and Detach While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Equipment (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary has been fixed?
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