The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V164000·Announced 2013-04-25

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2013-2014 Motorhomes for Awning Motor Defect

Thor Motor Coach is recalling specific 2013-2014 motorhomes because an awning motor defect could cause the awning to unfurl unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential personal injury or vehicle crashes.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport motorhomes, as well as model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes. These vehicles were manufactured between February 13, 2013, and April 09, 2013.

The recall addresses a potential defect in the awning installation sequence. If the sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may become damaged. A damaged motor can lead to the awning unfurling unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit. This unexpected movement increases the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began in May 2013. Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. For more information, owners may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU, CHALLENGER, FOUR WINDS 5000, HURRICANE
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
427

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (9)

  • CHATEAU
  • CHALLENGER
  • FOUR WINDS 5000
  • HURRICANE
  • MAJESTIC
  • CHATEAU SPORT
  • PALAZZO
  • WINDSPORT
  • FOUR WINDS SIESTA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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