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2016 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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Incorrect Information on OCCC/FMVSS 120

NHTSA #19V714000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported October 8, 2019 · Thor Motor Coach

Potentially affected: 101 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000176 · Owners notified November 21, 2019 · Vehicles built April 20, 2015 – November 3, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014 Tuscany 36M, 40E, 2015 Citation 24SL, Siesta 24SL, Axis 25.1 and Vegas 25.1, 2016 Four Winds 31E, 31W, 35SF, Chateau 31E, 31W, Synergy SD24, Citation 24SL, 24SS and Siesta 24SL, 24SS, 2017 Four Winds 31E, 31W, Chateau 31E, 35SD, Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2018 Citation 24SS and Siesta 24SS, 2019 Quantum CR24, Four Winds 24BL, Citation 24MB and Siesta 24MB and 2020 Quantum CR24, Citation 24MB, Siesta 24MB, Chateau 24BL and Synergy 24MB vehicles. The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label has the incorrect carrying capacity listed, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."

Safety consequence

An inadvertently overloaded motorhome due to an incorrect carrying capacity can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will issue new OCCC labels with correct seating positions and weight calculations, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000176.

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.

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.

Spare Tire Bracket may Loosen and Detach

NHTSA #16V696000 · Tires — Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · NHTSA notice

Reported September 27, 2016 · Thor Motor Coach

Potentially affected: 223 vehicles

Repair completion: 14.83% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000122 · Owners notified October 31, 2016 · Vehicles built June 16, 2015 – April 29, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Four Winds and Chateau motorhomes manufactured June 16, 2015, to April 29, 2016. The affected motorhomes are equipped with a spare tire bracket that may loosen and detach during vehicle operation.

Safety consequence

If the spare tire bracket and spare tire detaches, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install carriage bolts to properly secure the spare tire bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000122.

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.

Missing Information on OCCC Label/FMVSS 120

NHTSA #15V224000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported April 15, 2015 · Thor Motor Coach

Potentially affected: 168 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000099 · Owners notified May 1, 2015 · Vehicles built February 14, 2015 – April 6, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Four Winds, Citation, Outlaw, Chateau, Siesta, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured February 14, 2015, to April 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the water weight carrying capability information on the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label . As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."

Safety consequence

If the vehicle is loaded to its weight capacity without including the weight of the water carried onboard, the motorhome may be overloaded. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

TMC will notify owners and will provide a new OCCC label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000099.

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 2016 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds.

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