CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (1 report).
2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport recalls
Overhead Cabinets May Detach and Fall on Occupants
Overhead cabinets above the driver and front passenger seats may detach from the vehicle's structure.
Overhead Cabinets Can Fall on Front Seat Occupants
Overhead cabinets above the driver and front passenger seats may detach and fall onto the people sitting there.
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.
Trailer lights may not work, raising crash risk
Wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong positions of the trailer lighting socket.
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.
Most common 2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving in cold temperatures, the windshield immediately became foggy. The defroster was activated but only the center vents operated as intended, while the far left and right vents failed to work as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the OE system had two hoses connecting to the distribution box and A/C, but had no way for air to reach the far right and left vents. The vehicle was repaired by modifying the system to direct the air to all the vents. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was appro
The contact owns a 2018 Thor Motor Coach Wind sport. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the contact became aware that the front chassis was fractured. The RV was taken to the dealer where the RV was diagnosed, and it was determined that the front chassis had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,900.
THE RADIO (AND CAMERA SYSTEM) HAD BEEN ACTING STRANGELY AND MY CIGARETTE OUTLETS STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I STOPPED FOR THE NIGHT AND HAD PARKED AND CONNECTED THE RV TO THE CAMPGROUND POWER. ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER PARKING AND HOOKING UP I STARTED TROUBLE SHOOTING THE LOSS OF POWER TO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTERS. I CHECKED THE FUSE AND DID NOT SEE ANY VISIBLE FAILURE OF THE FUSE BUT DECIDED TO TRY A BRAND NEW FUSE JUST IN CASE. AFTER REPLACING THE FUSE FOR THE CIGARETTE LIGHTERS, A FIRE STARTED IN THE AREA OF THE RADIO AND CIGARETTE LIGHTERS. WHILE TRYING TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT THE FIRE BY SPRAYING UP FROM UNDER THE DASH, THE RADIO FELL INTO THE DASH. I THEN SPRAYE
THERE IS A CABINET MOUNTED ON THE CEILING THAT IS ABOVE THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE THAT HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY SECURED. THERE ARE COMPLAINTS AND PICTURES FOUND ON THE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR THOR OWNERS. I DECIDED TO CHECK MINE AND IT WAS LOOSE AND WHEN I OPENED THE DOORS ALL OF THE SCREWS LOCATED ON THE FRONT SIDE HAVE BEEN PULLED DOWN FROM THE CEILING. I HAVE CONTACTED THOR BY EMAIL AND EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF IT FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING.
AXEL HANGERS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MOTOR HOME WERE LOOSE, FOUND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR-HOMES VERY UNSAFE WHEN TOWING A CAR OR TRAILER. ON HIGHWAY TRAVELING HAD TO STOP AND GET IT TORQUED TO CONTINUE. *DT*JB
2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport questions
Does the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport: Overhead Cabinets May Detach and Fall on Occupants; Overhead Cabinets Can Fall on Front Seat Occupants; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Trailer lights may not work, raising crash risk; Wrong Water Capacity on Load Label Can Overload RV. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (1), Suspension (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport has been fixed?
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