The 2011 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 131,019 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the back over prevention. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT17V7580002017-11-22110,400 affected
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,…
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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…
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17V5440002017-08-31124 affected
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Hurricane, and 2011 Serrano and Windsport motorhomes. The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher temperatures.
Consequence
The transfer switch may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began on September 7, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000145.
EQUIPMENT15V7450002015-11-1012,656 affected
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon…
Consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000111.
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…
Consequence
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.
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11V4590002011-08-31246 affected
Defect
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINDSPORT AND HURRICANE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2011. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CLOSE TO A VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. HEAT CAN BUILD UP IN THIS AREA.
Consequence
HEAT BUILD UP COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
TMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE EXHAUST. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC AT 1-877-855-2867.
Complaints by component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
1
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1
STRUCTURE
1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My 2014 thor hurrican loses wiper functions when windy. I was traveling down a mountain side on I-15 outside victorville during a light/moderate rain storm. The wind started to increase which caused the passenger side wiper arm to go below the window and the drivers side to go past its normal stop…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 thor hurricane recreational vehicle. The contact stated that the awning material was defective. The awning fabric ripped and the slide out released independently. The dealer replaced the slide out mechanism, but the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 thor hurricane recreational vehicle. The contact stated that the awning material was defective. The awning fabric ripped and the slide out released independently. The dealer replaced the slide out mechanism, but the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 thor hurricane recreational vehicle. The contact stated that the awning material was defective. The awning fabric ripped and the slide out released independently. The dealer replaced the slide out mechanism, but the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 thor hurricane recreational vehicle. The contact stated that the awning material was defective. The awning fabric ripped and the slide out released independently. The dealer replaced the slide out mechanism, but the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was…”
“A couple of cardboard storage boxes were stored in an exterior storage compartment of our rv and the storage light was not turned on. Arriving at our destination an hour and a half later I opened the storage compartment to find a hole burned in the storage light lens, a burn mark on the cardboard…”
“A couple of cardboard storage boxes were stored in an exterior storage compartment of our rv and the storage light was not turned on. Arriving at our destination an hour and a half later I opened the storage compartment to find a hole burned in the storage light lens, a burn mark on the cardboard…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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