2011 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds

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

Risk. 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 Safety Recall" for more information.

Defect. THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011. THE WIRING FOR THE OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED. WHEN NOT SECURED, WIRING CAN FALL ONTO THE EXHAUST, MELT, AND SHORT OUT CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) AND, IN SOME CASES, THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.

Risk. AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL SECURE THE OXYGEN SENSOR BY INSTALLING A CLAMP AND BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.

WHILE DRIVING FROM WISCONSIN TO NORTH CAROLINA THE WEATHER CHANGED TO RAIN. I TURNED ON THE WIPERS OF THE MOTORCOACH AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THEY STOPPED AND CATCH ONCE IN A WHILE AND THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED. I HAD TO STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THAT THE MOTOR WAS TURNING BUT THE WIPER ACTUATOR ARM HAD COME LOOSE. I MANAGED TO GET TO MY DESTINATION AND I CALLED THOR AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE ENTIRE WIPER SYSTEM REPLACE. THAT WOULD COST ABOUT $1,700.00. I WENT TO A LOCAL STORE AND PURCHASED LOCK WASHERS AND THREADLOCK AND REINSTALLED THE WIPER ACTUATOR ARM TO THE WIPER MOTOR. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED, BUT I DO NOT KNOW FOR HOW LONG OR WHEN IT WILL FAIL AGAIN. THE WIPERS ON THIS MOTORHOME HAVE NEVER SEEMED TO WORK CORRECTLY AS THE LEFT WIPER GOES BEYOND THE WINDSHIELD TO THE LEFT AND BELOW THE WINDSHIELD TO THE RIGHT. THOR HAS A RECALL FOR WIPERS ON NEWER MODELS. THEIR RECALL NUMBER IS RC000128. WHEN I MENTIONED THAT TO THOR THEY SIMPLY SAID THAT MY UNIT IS NOT UNDER RECALL. I BELIEVE THOR KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY ANSWERED VERY QUICKLY THAT I NEEDED TO PAY FOR A REPLACEMENT OF THE SYSTEM. THEY DO NOT WANT TO DEAL WITH IT. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING.