NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2012 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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.
Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable
NHTSA #15V745000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported November 10, 2015 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 12,656 vehicles
Repair completion: 27.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000111 · Owners notified January 6, 2016 · Vehicles built May 3, 2007 – March 13, 2015 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon Daybreak, Damon Outlaw, Damon Tuscany, 2008-2012, Damon Challenger, 2008-2010 Damon Essence, 2009-2011 Damon Avanti, Four Winds Chateau, Four Winds Citation, Four Winds Four Winds, Four Winds Hurricane, Four Winds Siesta, Four Winds Windsport, 2009-2010 Four Winds Dorado, Four Winds Dutchmen, Four Winds Magellan, Four Winds Mandalay and 2009 Four Winds Fun Mover, and Four Winds Presidio motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Safety consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000111.
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.
Battery Control Center Failure
NHTSA #13V265000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported June 25, 2013 · Thor Motor Coach
Potentially affected: 7,593 vehicles
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000077 · Owners notified July 30, 2013 · Vehicles built April 29, 2005 – March 28, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Windsport, model year 2006-2010 Magellan, model year 2007-2013 Hurricane, model year 2009-2013 Serrano and model year 2011-2013 A.C.E motorhomes. The motorhomes are equipped with an RV Custom Products Battery Control Center (BCC) which may experience a failure while the motorhome is in motion.
Safety consequence
If the BCC fails, all power may be lost to the motorhome chassis, including all lighting, making the vehicle very difficult to operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the BCC free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2013. Customers may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's recall campaign number is RC000077.
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.
EXHAUST TOO CLOSE TO STORAGE COMPARTMENT
NHTSA #11V459000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System · NHTSA notice
Reported August 31, 2011 · THOR MOTOR COACH
Potentially affected: 246 vehicles
Thor Motor Coach campaign RC000042 · Owners notified October 10, 2011 · Vehicles built September 3, 2010 – August 18, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINDSPORT AND HURRICANE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2011. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CLOSE TO A VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. HEAT CAN BUILD UP IN THIS AREA.
Safety consequence
HEAT BUILD UP COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
TMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE EXHAUST. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC AT 1-877-855-2867.
Notes
THOR MOTOR COACH'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS RC000042.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other Thor Motor Coach Hurricane model years
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