NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Thor Motor Coach Axis Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Thor Motor Coach Axis has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Axis. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Thor Motor Coach Axis owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Axis, describing incidents dated August 14, 2018 to July 19, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11233351 · Filed
2018 THOR AXIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIPER ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO COVER THE PROPER DISTANCE ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THE POST ON THE EITHER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTS THE DRIVER'S VIEW WHEN TURNING. *JS
ODI #11230580 · Filed
MOTORHOME WAS DELIVERED WITH THE DRIVER SIDE (DS) ONLY RAISING TO APPROX 45*, CENTER OF DRIVER'S VIEW. DEALER DID NOT HAVE A FIX. ANY ADJUSTMENT TO RAISE THE ARM CAUSE THE ARMS TO COLLIDE AND JAM. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND COMMON TO THE AXIS/VEGAS LINE BY READER RESPONSES IN ONLINE FORUM. *AS *TR
Heat Shield Missing Between LP Tank and Muffler
NHTSA #21V441000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 10, 2021 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 321 vehicles
Repair completion: 69.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000228 · Owners notified July 22, 2021
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Axis 25.6 and 2018-2021 Vegas 25.6 motorhomes. The heat shield between the LP tank and chassis muffler was not installed.
Safety consequence
A missing heat shield increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000228.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
NHTSA #17V758000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported November 22, 2017 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 110,400 vehicles
Repair completion: 11.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 15, 2018
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Safety consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Improper Wiring Affecting Trailer Lights/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #17V692000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported November 2, 2017 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 36 vehicles
Repair completion: 75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000148 · Owners notified November 21, 2017 · Vehicles built September 27, 2017 – October 9, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes. The wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket causing the trailer lights to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Thor has notified owners and dealers will re-wire a new connector, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Incorrect Water Capacity on Label/FMVSS 120
NHTSA #17V634000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported October 9, 2017 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 507 vehicles
Repair completion: 44.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000147 · Owners notified November 15, 2017 · Vehicles built July 22, 2016 – August 16, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tires and Rims for Motor vehicles over 10,000lbs."
Safety consequence
If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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