2021 Thor Motor Coach Ace Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Ace, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Electrical233.3%
- Driver assistance116.7%
- Engine116.7%
- Powertrain (other)116.7%
- Suspension116.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
Air conditioner compressor wouldn't engage in rv. Called a mobile technician. Mobile technician found burnt and melted connectors on the control board. Technician stated the connectors used for 120v power were 12v crimp connectors and had burned and melted from the amperage. Technician stated that these used connectors were illegal to use for 120v. This is a safety concern and could result in a fire. Stated we were lucky the control board melted and didn't result in a fire and burn down the coach.
Returning home from trip, route US I26 in NC, heading down 6 degree hill lost all speed control. The following dash lights came on: ABS, Engine Service, the Wrench, anti sway control. We were able to roll to the side of the road just before an entrance ramp. There was no acceleration control.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
Returning home from trip, route US I26 in NC, heading down 6 degree hill lost all speed control. The following dash lights came on: ABS, Engine Service, the Wrench, anti sway control. We were able to roll to the side of the road just before an entrance ramp. There was no acceleration control.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
Returning home from trip, route US I26 in NC, heading down 6 degree hill lost all speed control. The following dash lights came on: ABS, Engine Service, the Wrench, anti sway control. We were able to roll to the side of the road just before an entrance ramp. There was no acceleration control.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2021 Thor Motor Coach Ace RV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2021 Thor Motor Coach Ace RV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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