CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (6 reports).
2016 Thor Motor Hurricane 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.
Exhaust Heat Can Melt Storage Compartment, Raising Fire Risk
On certain motor homes, the vehicle exhaust is located near a storage compartment.
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 Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes, Risking Crash
The automatic transmission shift cable bracket may be incorrect, and the shift cable may be improperly adjusted.
Parking Brake May Fail to Hold, Risking Rollaway or Fire
Certain 2016 motorhomes built between July 31 and September 9, 2015 may have a parking brake actuator that is out of calibration.
Co-Pilot Seat May Loosen in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain 2016 motorhomes built between March 10 and March 24, 2015 may have their co-pilot seats attached to a floor area that is not properly reinforced.
Most common 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
On December 13, 2021 the windshield wipers failed while we were driving at about 55 mph on a highway in heavy rain and wind. The passenger side wiper arm over-traveled and jammed behind the driver side wiper arm leaving us with no windshield wipers. We pulled onto the shoulder and unjammed the wipers several times but each time they jammed again within a few minutes. We drove without wipers to the nearest exit where we spent the night on the side of the road. The next morning after the rain stopped we drove to an independent RV repair shop where the technician: "Inspected all linkages, pivot points and mounting points. Found motor linkage bent. Straightened bracket and tightened passenger si
ONLY ENTRANCE DOOR LOCK CYCLINDER BREAKS. CANNOT ENTER OR LEAVE THE MOTORHOME. TRI MARK IS THE MAKER OF THE LOCK. CAN HAPPEN DRIVING UP THE ROAD OR STATIONARY. I CONTACTED THORR WHO SAID IT WAS TRIMARK AT FAULT. TRIMARK SAID THOR ORDERING ZINC CYCLINDERS INSTEAD OF STEEL. THOR AT FAULT.
ON APRIL 06, 2018, A TECHNICIAN PERFORMED A REPAIR TO MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM BY TIGHTENING THE MAIN BRACKET AND ADDING EXTRA SCREWS TO SECURE THE ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, ON 06/26/2018 THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER GOT STUCK UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER DURING A RAINSTORM WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON AN EXPRESSWAY. I AM ATTACHING A PICTURE OF THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ON APRIL 06, 2018, YOUR TECHNICIAN PERFORMED A REPAIR TO MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM BY TIGHTENING THE MAIL BRACKET AND ADDING EXTRA SCREWS TO SECURE THE ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, YESTERDAY THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. THE PASSE
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY DURING A RAINSTORM, THE PASSENGER-SIDE WIPER GOT STUCK UNDER THE DRIVER-SIDE WIPER AND BOTH WIPERS STOPPED. WE HAD TO QUICKLY STOP AND REMOVE THE PASSENGER-SIDE WIPER SO AT LEAST THE DRIVER-SIDE WIPER WOULD WORK.
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY DURING A RAINSTORM, THE PASSENGER-SIDE WIPER GOT STUCK UNDER THE DRIVER-SIDE WIPER AND BOTH WIPERS STOPPED. WE HAD TO QUICKLY STOP AND REMOVE THE PASSENGER-SIDE WIPER SO AT LEAST THE DRIVER-SIDE WIPER WOULD WORK.
2016 Thor Motor Hurricane questions
Does the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane: 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; Exhaust Heat Can Melt Storage Compartment, Raising Fire Risk; Motorhome entry steps may detach and cause falls. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (6), Visibility (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane 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.