2014 Thor Motor Coach WindsportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport, most often about the visibility. 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 20, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport 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
Visibility10
Visibility/wiper10

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

6 recalls

2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport 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.

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 →

44%repaired · 2018 Q4

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 17V-555 · Sep 7, 2017 · 1,105 vehicles · 490 repaired

Risk. If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

25%repaired · 2018 Q3

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 17V-162 · Mar 13, 2017 · 8,617 vehicles · 2,189 repaired

Risk. Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2017 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 16V-139 · Mar 7, 2016 · 385 vehicles · 141 repaired

Risk. Heat build-up in the vehicle storage compartment increases the risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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

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 Windsport 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 Windsport median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Windsport owners report

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

THE CORE ISSUE IS THAT THE PASSENGER WIPER BLADE WILL FLOP ALL THE WAY OVER AGAINST THE POST OF THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER BLADE CAUSING BOTH BLADES TO GET STUCK. I HAVE TO STOP AND GET OUT AND PHYSICALLY PULL THE WIPER BLADE UP WHILE THEY ARE RUNNING TO GET IT GOING AGAIN. THIS FIRST HAPPENED THE DAY I…
Complaint 10935749 · Dec 15, 2016

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