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2008 Thor Motor Coach Windsport

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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 Oct 15, 2019
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 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Windsport, most frequently naming the electrical, body & structure and steering categories. 2 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

  • Electrical250.0%
  • Body & structure125.0%
  • Steering125.0%

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

2 campaigns cover this model year

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
13V265000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Jun 25, 2013
7,593 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
Thor Motor CoachManufacturer number RC000077View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Electrical
Filed Oct 15, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE CONNECTION. THE MOTORHOME WAS REPAIRED AND ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S DESTINATION. AFTER BEING PARKED FOR A MONTH, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V265000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE MOTOR HOME WAS SERVICED PER THE RECALL IN 2013. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11268633
Incident
Sep 3, 2019
ElectricalSteering
Filed Jul 9, 2014

WE WERE PULLING INTO A GAS STATION WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND WE HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE MOTORHOME. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME THE COACH STARTED AND WE WENT ON OUR WAY. AN HOUR LATER UPON ARRIVING BACK HOME PULLING INTO THE STORAGE FACILITY WHERE WE KEEP THE COACH IT SHUT OFF AGAIN AND WE WERE ABLE TO ROLL TO A STOP. I CALLED THOR MOTOR COMPANY AS I WAS REALLY UPSET THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHY WE NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE. I INFORMED THEM THAT THERE IS SOME THING WRONG WITH THIS COACH AND I WAS AFRAID TO GET IN IT AGAIN. IF YOU ARE ON A TRIP AND THE LEVELING SYSTEM DROP TO THE PAVEMENT WHILE DRIVING THEN THE ELECTRICAL STOP AND YOU HAVE NOT CONTROL OVER THE COACH WHILE DRIVING. WOULD YOU BE SCARED TO GO OUT ON THE ROAD IN IT AGAIN? THE EMPLOYEE AT THOR INFORMED ME THEY WOULD FIX THE ELECTRIC PROBLEM, ME BEING AFRAID OF GETTING BACK IN IT WAS NOT SOMETHING THEY COULD HELP ME WITH. WE PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS UNIT AND STILL PAYING. WHY DO I FEEL LIKE THEY DON'T CARE HOW WORRIED I AM THE NEXT TIME COULD BE MY LAST TIME? *TR

NHTSA ID
10609289
Incident
Jun 21, 2014
Mileage
11,500 mi
Filed Jul 9, 2014

THERE WERE 6 PEOPLE ON VACATION HEADING OUT HIGHWAY 80 IN PENN. WE HAD SLOWED FOR CONSTRUCTION WHEN THE HYDRAULIC LEVELING SYSTEM ON THE MOTORHOME START MAKING NOISE. I KNOW THE NOISE BUT WE ARE DRIVING THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. WE SAW SMOKE OUT THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE COACH AND THE LEVELING SYSTEM WAS ENGAGING AND DROPPED TO THE PAVEMENT. IT WAS ONLY BY CHANCE THAT WE WERE GOING SO SLOW BECAUSE OF CONSTRUCTION AS I WOULD HATE TO SEE WHAT WOULD OF HAPPENED IF WE WERE GOING THE SPEED LIMIT. WE WERE ABLE TO LIMP TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE LEVELERS IN DOWN POSITION. I GRABBED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND EVERYONE JUMPED OFF THE MOTORHOME. ALTHOUGH IT NEVER CAUGHT FIRE THERE WAS LOTS OF SMOKE AND I WAS READY. ONE OF THE MEN CLIMBED UNDERNEATH AND DISCONNECTED THE HARNESS THAT RAN THE MOTOR TO THE LEVELING SYSTEM WHICH IS WHERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM. WE SAT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR A LONG TIME AND ONE BY ONE THE MEN WERE ABLE TO GET THE LEVELERS BACK UP AND DISCONNECT THE LEVELING SYSTEM. THE VACATION DID NOT GO AS PLANNED, WE DID GET IT FIXED A WEEK LATER AFTER VACATION WAS OVER. *TR

NHTSA ID
10609280
Incident
Aug 3, 2012
Mileage
8,500 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 9, 2014

WE PURCHASED OUR MOTORHOME AT A SHOW. AFTER PICKING UP AND RETURNING HOME WE WERE SURPRISED THAT THE FIRST RAIN THE ENTIRE CABINETRY, TV AREA IN THE FRONT OF THE UNIT WAS DESTROYED BY WATER. WE RETURNED THE COACH TO THE DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED, AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS, MANY CALLS WE RECEIVED THE COACH BACK. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE AREA ABOVE THE DRIVE BAY. THE SINK HAD RUSTED FROM SOMETHING PLACED IN THE SINK, WHICH THEY RECEIVED A SICK FROM THOR BUT COULD NOT LOCATE EVERY TIME I SPOKE TO THEM TO BRING IN TO REPLACE AND SINCE THEY ARE NOT IN BUSINESS SO THE SINK NEVER REPLACED. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE LEAKS BUT THIS WAS THE START OF A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS COACH. *TR

NHTSA ID
10609265
Incident
Feb 22, 2008
Mileage
50 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 Windsport by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024000—
2023001—
2022511—
2021221—
2020231—
2019131—
2018650—
2017332—
2016980—
2015770—
2014260—
2013050—
2012040—
2011050—
2010220—
2009020—
2008Viewing420—
2007120—
2006020—
2005010—
2004010—
2003010—

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.