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2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger, describing incidents dated August 12, 2021.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11429902 · Filed August 20, 2021
The contact owns a Thor Motor Coach Challenger. The contact stated while the RV was parked and covered in the driveway, the contact entered the RV and became aware that the inside of the RV was severely burned. The contact stated that the fire was contained inside of the RV. There was no visible…

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Window Adhesive Failure

NHTSA #21V522000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported July 8, 2021 · Thor Motor Coach

Potentially affected: 521 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000232 · Owners notified September 8, 2021

Defect description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019 Challenger, Palazzo, Tuscany, 2019-2020 Miramar, 2019-2021 Aria, Outlaw, and Venetian recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Safety consequence

Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000232.

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.

Slide Room may Move

NHTSA #19V504000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported June 30, 2019 · Thor Motor Coach

Potentially affected: 1,554 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000170 · Owners notified August 1, 2019 · Vehicles built March 29, 2018 – June 19, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Challenger, Miramar, Magnitude, Outlaw, Omni, and Palazzo motorhomes. The vehicle control system software may cause the slide-out room to move unexpectedly.

Safety consequence

Unexpected movement of the slide-out room can increase the risk of a injury.

Manufacturer remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will update the affected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 28, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000170.

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.

Driver Side Window Shade may Lower Without Warning

NHTSA #18V812000 · Visibility · NHTSA notice

Reported November 16, 2018 · Thor Motor Coach

Potentially affected: 1,485 vehicles

Repair completion: 53.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000165 · Owners notified January 10, 2019 · Vehicles built September 20, 2016 – August 17, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

Safety consequence

If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000165.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger.

Electrical System

ODI #11429902

Fire

Incident: August 12, 2021 · Filed: August 20, 2021

The contact owns a Thor Motor Coach Challenger. The contact stated while the RV was parked and covered in the driveway, the contact entered the RV and became aware that the inside of the RV was severely burned. The contact stated that the fire was contained inside of the RV. There was no visible fire damage on the outside of the RV. The contact stated that the fuse panel was completely burned. The insurance company hired a forensic company to inspect the RV however, a thorough inspection was not yet completed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

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