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2013 Thor Motor Coach ChallengerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-758 the manufacturer reports only 12% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 12%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 23, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10
Visibility/wiper10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger 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.

17%repaired · 2020 Q1

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 18V-705 · Oct 9, 2018 · 2,854 vehicles · 495 repaired

Risk. A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

12%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-758 · Nov 22, 2017 · 110,400 vehicles · 13,035 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

24%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-745 · Nov 10, 2015 · 12,656 vehicles · 3,096 repaired

Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2015 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 14V-127 · Mar 18, 2014 · 241 vehicles · 163 repaired

Risk. If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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Equipment

Recall 13V-164 · Apr 25, 2013 · 427 vehicles

Risk. If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2013 vs. every other Challenger 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 Challenger median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Challenger owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WISH TO REPORT A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD TO 2013 THOR CHALLENGER MODEL 37KT MOTOR HOMES. MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A NEW 2013 THOR CHALLENGER MODEL 37KT MOTOR HOME IN JUNE, 2012. THE UNIT DID NOT COME WITH LED LIGHTING. I WISH TO STATE THAT MY WIFE AND I ARE FULLTIME RV'ERS. YESTERDAY, FEBRUARY 11,…
Complaint 10682941 · Feb 12, 2015 · 9,450 miles

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