2013 Thor Motor Coach HurricaneProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane, most often about the structure. 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 April 1, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane has problems

7 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
Structure21
Visibility20
Visibility/wiper21
Electrical system10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Suspension11

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

5 recalls

2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 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 →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 13V-265 · Jun 25, 2013 · 7,593 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

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 Hurricane 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 Hurricane median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Hurricane owners report

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

I HAVE A 2013 THOR HURRICANE CLASS A MOTOR HOME. THE DOOR HANDLE AND LOCK WERE MADE BY TRIMARK; PART NUMBER 060-0650. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT I COULD NOT OPEN THE ENTRANCE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. THIS IS THE ONLY DOOR ON THE MOTOR HOME, WHICH IS VERY COMMON WITH CLASS A'S. I THEN HAD TO CRAWL…
Complaint 11061578 · Jan 10, 2018 · 36,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 THOR HURRICANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHEER PIN FELL OUT AND ONE OF THE STEPS WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHEER PIN DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEP TO BECOME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS…
Complaint 10821559 · Jan 21, 2016 · 800 miles

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