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.
2014 Thor Motor Coach HurricaneProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 6 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 August 1, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Visibility/wiper
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2014 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.
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 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.
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repaired · 2017 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
no report yet
Equipment
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…
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 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Hurricane owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
See answers to questions below. This is not a unique issue and it has been reported by many other owners. The issue is caused by wind causing overtravel and binding in an improperly engineered wiper system on this model/era RV. I had to make sure to plan my drive home so that I didn't have to go…
RECALL 17V-162. THIS RECALL ONLY TIGHTENS FASTENERS ON WIPER ASSY. IT DOES NO ADDITIONAL REPAIRS. MY WIPERS BLADES FELL APART WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN ON INTERSTATE 90. DEALER WOULD ONLY REPLACE ENTIRE WIPER ASSEMBLY FOR $500+. THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE INDIVIDUAL PARTS OR SELL ME INDIVIDUAL PARTS.…
2014 FORD THOR HURRICANE E-450. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *LD *JS
Own a 2014 Hurricane?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.