repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2016 Thor Motor Coach ACEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2016 Thor Motor Coach ACE, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-758 the manufacturer reports only 12% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Thor Motor Coach ACE has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Latches/locks/linkages
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2016 Thor Motor Coach ACE recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thor Motor Coach.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other ACE year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ACE median. How we score
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- Caution
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Thor Motor Coach ACE, and the recalls they led to.
- Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch FailuresNo recall
In owners' words
What ACE owners report
Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 I FOUND MYSELF TRAPPED INSIDE MY 2016 THOR ACE 30.1 MOTORHOME. THE DOOR LEVER THE DOOR, WHICH WAS NOT LOCKED, WOULD NOT OPEN. IT WAS OBVIOUS FROM THE WAY THE DOOR LEVEL PULLED THAT IT WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE LATCH. FORTUNATELY AT 73 YEARS OF AGE I AM STILL AGILE ENOUGH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 THOR ACE (MODEL 29.4) RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR ENTRY DOOR WAS UNABLE TO BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE DOOR LATCH BEING FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR…
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