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2017 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Thor Motor Coach Windsport has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2017 Thor Motor Coach Windsport. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Thor Motor Coach Windsport owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Windsport, describing incidents dated October 20, 2018 to March 1, 2023.

Most-cited components

  • Structure 2 complaints
  • Equipment 1 complaint
  • Trailer Hitches 1 complaint
  • Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11510061 · Filed

    The rear frame that the trailer hitch is attached to has cracked and trailer hitch began to fail.the hitch metal also cracked and the hitch started to fall down,dropping the front of the trailer.if the trailer hitch dropped of completely,the safety devices of the trailer would not have worked. Since…

  • ODI #11228739 · Filed

    TRIMARK DOOR LATCH STRIKER (MADE OF CHEAP POTMETAL) BROKE WHILE REFUELING. AS THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS ONE DOOR THIS TAPPING OCCUPANTS INSIDE RV UNTIL TOOLS COULD BE LOCATED AND THE DOOR DISASSEMBLED FROM THE INSIDE. TRIMARK 1650 IS THE PROBLEM, IT HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN TO MANY RV'S AND SHOULD BE…

  • ODI #11209264 · Filed

    WINDSHIELD WIPER TOGGLED - RIGHT WIPER GETS STUCK UNDER LEFT ARM - MAKING WIPERS STOP UNTIL PHYSICALLY RELEASED- NOT VERY GOOD STOPPING ON INTERSTATE 80 IN THE RAIN

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Windsport in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

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.

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.

Incorrect Hitch Weight Capacity on Label

NHTSA #17V239000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice

Reported April 10, 2017 · Thor Motor Coach

Potentially affected: 148 vehicles

Repair completion: 45.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 22, 2017 · Vehicles built January 12, 2017 – January 24, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Ace, Hurricane, and Windsport motorhomes. The weight rating labels for the tow hitches on these vehicles indicate a 10,000lb weight capacity when the actual hitch capacity is 8,000lbs.

Safety consequence

If the hitch is loaded to the capacity on the label, the hitch may damage the motorhome or the hitch may disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.

Manufacturer remedy

TMC will notify owners and provide them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Owner's may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.

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.

Other Thor Motor Coach Windsport model years

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