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2015 Thor Motor Coach Miramar

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Apr 7, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Nov 22, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Thor Motor Coach Miramar, most frequently naming the suspension, visibility and body & structure categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension240.0%
  • Visibility240.0%
  • Body & structure120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V758000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 22, 2017
110,400 units potentially affected
The defect: 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
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.
Thor Motor CoachView on NHTSA.gov
17V555000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Sep 7, 2017
1,105 units potentially affected
The defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE motorhomes. The windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.
The risk: If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify it is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the system as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000146. Note: Although some of the vehicles included in this recall have previously been remedied under recalls 17V-096 or 17V-162, the vehicles may need additional repairs under this campaign.
Thor Motor CoachManufacturer number RC000146View on NHTSA.gov
17V162000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Mar 13, 2017
8,617 units potentially affected
The defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. These vehicles have windshield wiper systems that may have been improperly installed and secured, possibly causing the wipers to fail during use.
The risk: Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: TMC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wiper arm securing nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.
Thor Motor CoachView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Visibility
Filed Apr 7, 2017

FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAIN STORM, THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM DISAPPEARED FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND EVENTUALLY BECAME ENTAGLED WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE RENDERING THE WIPERS FROM WORKING. WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD BE UNABLE TO LOOK AT IT. ANOTHER MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO INSPECT THE WIPERS AND REPOSITIONED THE WIPER ARMS TO THE SPLINES AND TESTED OK. HE TOLD ME THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE WITH THE SPLINES ON THE PIVOT SHAFT THAT IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO KEEP THE ARM IN PROPER ALIGNMENT EVEN THOUGH THE NUT HOLDING THE ARM WAS TIGHT. IT WAS FINE TILL SEPTEMBER WHEN THE WIPERS FAILED AGAIN IN THE SAME MANNER DURING A HEAVY RAINSTORM OUTSIDE ANNAPOLIS, MD. TOOK IT TO A DEALER IN DELAWARE WHICH, AFTER 5 DAYS THEY WERE ABLE TO REPAIR IT REPLACING ORDERED PARTS. I WAS NOT GIVE ANY INVOICE AS TO WHAT THE REPAIRS WERE.

NHTSA ID
10971388
Incident
Aug 1, 2015
Visibility
Filed Apr 4, 2017

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL WIPER FAILURES ON MY MOTORHOME THAT THOR HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT. THE FIRST HAPPENED IN JANUARY 2015 WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55MPH DURING A NORMAL RAIN, THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPER ARM OVER EXTENDED CAUSING THE WIPERS TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE TO INTERFERE WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THE WIPERS CEASED TO FUNCTION. IT WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY INSTALLED A NEW WIPER MOTOR. EVERYTHING WAS FINE TILL THE 2ND TIME IN JULY 2015, THE DRIVERS SIDE OVER EXTENDED AGAIN CAUSING THE SAME CONDITION. I STOPPED SINCE I WAS UNABLE TO SEE AND TRIED TO ADJUST THE ARM WHERE IT ATTACHED TO THE PIVOT, BUT THE PIVOT ASSEMBLY BROKE. I AGAIN TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY INSTALLED NEW WIPER ARMS. OVER THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2015, THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM WENT BELOW THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE ARMS TO BIND RESULTING IN NO WIPERS. I WILL BE TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE WIPER ARMS STAYING ON THE WINDSHIELD WHEN DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ITS ALMOST AS THEY "LIFT" OFF THE WINDSHIELD AND THEN CAN'T REALIGN THEMSELVES.

NHTSA ID
10971294
Incident
Jan 6, 2015
Body & structure
Filed Oct 23, 2016

WE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE OUTSIDE KITCHEN ON OUR 2015 MIRIMAR. ON OUR LAST OUTING, ONE OF THE STRUTS THAT HOLD THE DOOR OPEN BROKE OFF. NOBODY WAS HURT, BUT IT WAS SCARY. I TOOK A LOOK AT THE STRUT AND IT LOOKED FINE. HOWEVER, THE BRACKET ON THE DOOR WAS BADLY BENT. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, I FOUND THE THREE REMAINING BRACKETS WERE ALSO BENT. PLEASE UNDERSTAND, WE NEVER DID ANY THING WITH THIS DOOR OTHER THAN OPEN AND CLOSE IT. IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO KEEP USING THE KITCHEN, I THOUGHT ABOUT USING THE BRACKET OFF THE DOOR STRUT ON THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. I REALIZED IT MIGHT NOT FIT SINCE THE APPLICATION WAS DIFFERENT (HORIZONTAL VS VERTICAL). I WAS SURPRISED TO FIND THE EXACT SAME BRACKET USED THERE.

NHTSA ID
10918145
Incident
Sep 6, 2016
Mileage
5,600 mi
Suspension
Filed Nov 10, 2015

FOUND REAR SWAY BAR BRACKET UPPER BOLT MISSING, BRACKET LOOSE AND BUSHING OUT OF PLACE. NO MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO SWAY BAR, AXLE OR CHASSIS. THIS CONDITION WAS FOUND WHILE PREPARING THE VEHICLE FOR WINTER STORAGE. IT WAS NOT NOTICED DURING ANY INSPECTION DURING THE SUMMER. VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 5690 MILES ON IT. UNKNOWN MILEAGE WHEN CONDITION OCCURRED.

NHTSA ID
10789700
Incident
Nov 10, 2015
Mileage
5,690 mi
Suspension
Filed Jul 20, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 THOR MIRAMAR. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE NEAR THE FRONT END ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS TILTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE WHEEL TO THE AXLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE OUTER BEARING WAS FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE SPINDLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500.

NHTSA ID
10735305
Incident
Jul 19, 2015
Mileage
3,500 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

LTR 120519

EQUIPMENT

This letter stated that there were no Service Bulletins or Technical Service Bulletins issued for the month of November, 2019.

LTR 110317

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Thor Motor Coach Miramar by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2023101—
2022200—
2021001—
2020311—
2019220—
2018231—
2017840—
2016101—
2015Viewing560—
2014140—

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. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.