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2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 18, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 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
Structure20
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

1 recall

2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 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.

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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

2014 vs. every other Four Winds 5000 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 Four Winds 5000 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Four Winds 5000 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 THOR FOUR WINDS 31E (NA) RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT OVERWEIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED BY THE POLICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES APPEARED FLAT DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE RV. THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND ADDRESSED WHAT OCCURRED. WHEN…
Complaint 10637238 · Sep 18, 2014 · 1,500 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 THOR FOUR WINDS 5000 TRAILER HOME. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE LOCKED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE ZIP TIES IN ORDER TO TEMPORARILY REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…
Complaint 10626394 · Aug 19, 2014 · 2,000 miles

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