Thor Motor Coach Windsport recalls

2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2023095 24 Feb 2023 135 units in Canada

Accessories

Issue: On certain motorhomes, the front overhead cabinets may not be properly attached. As a result, a cabinet could detach and fall onto the driver or passenger. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada Recall 2020-644. Safety Risk: A cabinet that detaches and falls could create a risk of injury. If the cabinet falls while driving, it may also create a distraction and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorhome to a dealership to verify that the cabinets are properly mounted. If the cabinets are loose, the dealership will reinstall them properly.

2020 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2023095 24 Feb 2023 135 units in Canada

Accessories

Issue: On certain motorhomes, the front overhead cabinets may not be properly attached. As a result, a cabinet could detach and fall onto the driver or passenger. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada Recall 2020-644. Safety Risk: A cabinet that detaches and falls could create a risk of injury. If the cabinet falls while driving, it may also create a distraction and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorhome to a dealership to verify that the cabinets are properly mounted. If the cabinets are loose, the dealership will reinstall them properly.

2021 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2023095 24 Feb 2023 135 units in Canada

Accessories

Issue: On certain motorhomes, the front overhead cabinets may not be properly attached. As a result, a cabinet could detach and fall onto the driver or passenger. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada Recall 2020-644. Safety Risk: A cabinet that detaches and falls could create a risk of injury. If the cabinet falls while driving, it may also create a distraction and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorhome to a dealership to verify that the cabinets are properly mounted. If the cabinets are loose, the dealership will reinstall them properly.

2019 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2023095 24 Feb 2023 135 units in Canada

Accessories

Issue: On certain motorhomes, the front overhead cabinets may not be properly attached. As a result, a cabinet could detach and fall onto the driver or passenger. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada Recall 2020-644. Safety Risk: A cabinet that detaches and falls could create a risk of injury. If the cabinet falls while driving, it may also create a distraction and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorhome to a dealership to verify that the cabinets are properly mounted. If the cabinets are loose, the dealership will reinstall them properly.

2022 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2022662 22 Nov 2022 84 units in Canada

Brakes

Issue: On certain motorhomes, the nuts that attach the rear stabilizer bar bracket(s) could loosen and the attachment bolts and bracket could break. If this happens, the bolts and bracket could detach and separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: Parts that detach from the motorhome could create a hazard for other road users and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a Ford dealership to inspect, and replace or repair the rear stabilizer attachment bolts and brackets as necessary.

2021 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2022662 22 Nov 2022 84 units in Canada

Brakes

Issue: On certain motorhomes, the nuts that attach the rear stabilizer bar bracket(s) could loosen and the attachment bolts and bracket could break. If this happens, the bolts and bracket could detach and separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: Parts that detach from the motorhome could create a hazard for other road users and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a Ford dealership to inspect, and replace or repair the rear stabilizer attachment bolts and brackets as necessary.

2022 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2022062 11 Feb 2022 4 units in Canada

Accessories

Issue: On a small number of motorhomes, the exterior ladder may not be installed correctly. As a result, the ladder could separate if you use it. Safety Risk: A ladder that detaches could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your motorhome to a dealer to inspect the exterior ladder. It will be reinforced or relocated, as necessary. To minimize the safety risk, Thor Motor Coach recommends that you should not use the ladder until the recall repairs have been completed.

2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2020644 23 Dec 2020 90 units in Canada

Structure

Issue: On certain motorhomes, the front overhead cabinet may not be properly attached. As a result, it could detach and fall onto the driver or passenger. Safety Risk: A cabinet that detaches and falls could create a risk of injury. If the cabinet falls while driving, it may also create a distraction and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Thor Motors Coach will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorhome to a dealer to verify that the cabinets are properly mounted. If the cabinets are loose, the dealer will reinstall them properly.

2019 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2020644 23 Dec 2020 90 units in Canada

Structure

Issue: On certain motorhomes, the front overhead cabinet may not be properly attached. As a result, it could detach and fall onto the driver or passenger. Safety Risk: A cabinet that detaches and falls could create a risk of injury. If the cabinet falls while driving, it may also create a distraction and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Thor Motors Coach will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorhome to a dealer to verify that the cabinets are properly mounted. If the cabinets are loose, the dealer will reinstall them properly.

2020 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2020389 21 Aug 2020 146 units in Canada

Electrical

Issue: On certain motorhomes, the electronic control center does not have proper circuit protection. As a result, its circuit board could be damaged by high voltage. If this happens, the circuit board may overheat. Safety Risk: An overheated circuit board could create the risk of fire. Corrective Actions: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a dealer to add additional over-current protection to the electronic control center.

2019 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2020389 21 Aug 2020 146 units in Canada

Electrical

Issue: On certain motorhomes, the electronic control center does not have proper circuit protection. As a result, its circuit board could be damaged by high voltage. If this happens, the circuit board may overheat. Safety Risk: An overheated circuit board could create the risk of fire. Corrective Actions: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a dealer to add additional over-current protection to the electronic control center.

2015 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017613 7 Dec 2017 6,579 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017613 7 Dec 2017 6,579 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

2008 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017613 7 Dec 2017 6,579 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

2017 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017613 7 Dec 2017 6,579 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

2007 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017613 7 Dec 2017 6,579 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

2010 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017613 7 Dec 2017 6,579 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017613 7 Dec 2017 6,579 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

2016 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017613 7 Dec 2017 6,579 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017492 10 Oct 2017 21 units in Canada

Label

On certain motorhomes, the Cargo Carrying Capacity Label does not indicate the correct hot water and fresh water tank capacity. This could result in vehicle overloading leading to poor vehicle handling characteristics, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Updated labels will be mailed to owners of affected vehicles along with instructions for proper installation.

2015 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017434 7 Sep 2017 33 units in Canada

Visual System

On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed and secured. This could result in the wiper system being loose, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify that the original recall repair was completed correctly, and will repair as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2017-078 and 2017-172. A portion of vehicles repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.

2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017434 7 Sep 2017 33 units in Canada

Visual System

On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed and secured. This could result in the wiper system being loose, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify that the original recall repair was completed correctly, and will repair as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2017-078 and 2017-172. A portion of vehicles repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.

2016 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017434 7 Sep 2017 33 units in Canada

Visual System

On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed and secured. This could result in the wiper system being loose, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify that the original recall repair was completed correctly, and will repair as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2017-078 and 2017-172. A portion of vehicles repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.

2015 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017172 24 Mar 2017 454 units in Canada

Visual System

On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed and secured. This could result in the wiper system being loose, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the wiper system for correct installation, and if required, the wiper nut(s) will be tightened to specification.

2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017172 24 Mar 2017 454 units in Canada

Visual System

On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed and secured. This could result in the wiper system being loose, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the wiper system for correct installation, and if required, the wiper nut(s) will be tightened to specification.

2016 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2017172 24 Mar 2017 454 units in Canada

Visual System

On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed and secured. This could result in the wiper system being loose, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the wiper system for correct installation, and if required, the wiper nut(s) will be tightened to specification.

2015 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2016114 9 Mar 2016 17 units in Canada

Structure

Certain motorhomes may have part of the exhaust pipe running too close to a vehicle storage compartment. The exhaust should have a heat shield in this area, as without one, the heat would not be properly dissipated around the exhaust of the vehicle. This would increase the risk of melting and/or a fire, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment.

2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2016114 9 Mar 2016 17 units in Canada

Structure

Certain motorhomes may have part of the exhaust pipe running too close to a vehicle storage compartment. The exhaust should have a heat shield in this area, as without one, the heat would not be properly dissipated around the exhaust of the vehicle. This would increase the risk of melting and/or a fire, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment.

2016 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2016114 9 Mar 2016 17 units in Canada

Structure

Certain motorhomes may have part of the exhaust pipe running too close to a vehicle storage compartment. The exhaust should have a heat shield in this area, as without one, the heat would not be properly dissipated around the exhaust of the vehicle. This would increase the risk of melting and/or a fire, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment.

2015 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2015529 6 Nov 2015 1,468 units in Canada

Structure

On certain motorhomes equipped with Lippert Components Inc. electric entry steps, an internal bolt on the steps that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps could fracture. This results in the fan gear disengaging from the steps, which could cause the steps to stop in an unexpected position and appear to be loose or unstable. If the steps become unstable, it could cause a person to fall, resulting in injury. Correction: Dealers will install a step retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, and all bolts of the mechanism will also be replaced.

2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2015529 6 Nov 2015 1,468 units in Canada

Structure

On certain motorhomes equipped with Lippert Components Inc. electric entry steps, an internal bolt on the steps that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps could fracture. This results in the fan gear disengaging from the steps, which could cause the steps to stop in an unexpected position and appear to be loose or unstable. If the steps become unstable, it could cause a person to fall, resulting in injury. Correction: Dealers will install a step retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, and all bolts of the mechanism will also be replaced.

2016 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2015529 6 Nov 2015 1,468 units in Canada

Structure

On certain motorhomes equipped with Lippert Components Inc. electric entry steps, an internal bolt on the steps that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps could fracture. This results in the fan gear disengaging from the steps, which could cause the steps to stop in an unexpected position and appear to be loose or unstable. If the steps become unstable, it could cause a person to fall, resulting in injury. Correction: Dealers will install a step retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, and all bolts of the mechanism will also be replaced.

2015 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2015006 8 Jan 2015 8 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain motorhomes outfitted with Carefree awnings, the screws that secure the awning to the mounting bracket can break. If the mounting bracket assembly were to break apart, the awning can collapse, which could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the defective screws.

2015 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2014493 3 Nov 2014 8 units in Canada

Accessories

On certain motorhomes outfitted with Carefree awnings, the mounting bracket that secures the awning to the motorhome can crack and break apart. If the mounting bracket were to break apart, the awning can collapse, which could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will remove and replace the mounting brackets.

2008 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2013217 25 Jun 2013 763 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain motorhomes, the Battery Control Center (BCC) could fail while the vehicle is underway. This would cause the engine to stall and all electrical components to become inoperative. Engine stalling would result in a loss of vehicle propulsion. Failure of the lighting system may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver intentions. It could also compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, as well as reducing vehicle conspicuity during hours of darkness. In conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, these issues could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will correct the BCC electrical connection to the chassis.

2007 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2013217 25 Jun 2013 763 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain motorhomes, the Battery Control Center (BCC) could fail while the vehicle is underway. This would cause the engine to stall and all electrical components to become inoperative. Engine stalling would result in a loss of vehicle propulsion. Failure of the lighting system may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver intentions. It could also compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, as well as reducing vehicle conspicuity during hours of darkness. In conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, these issues could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will correct the BCC electrical connection to the chassis.

2010 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2013217 25 Jun 2013 763 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain motorhomes, the Battery Control Center (BCC) could fail while the vehicle is underway. This would cause the engine to stall and all electrical components to become inoperative. Engine stalling would result in a loss of vehicle propulsion. Failure of the lighting system may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver intentions. It could also compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, as well as reducing vehicle conspicuity during hours of darkness. In conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, these issues could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will correct the BCC electrical connection to the chassis.

2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2013135 25 Apr 2013 39 units in Canada

Other

On certain motorhomes, the electrical motor for the awning could become damaged, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly. As a result, the awning could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the awning motor.

2010 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Recall 2011327 1 Sep 2011 9 units in Canada

Other

On certain motorhomes, the engine exhaust pipe is located too close to a storage compartment, allowing heat from the exhaust pipe to melt/damage the cargo storage box and nearby components. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install an exhaust heat shield.