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.
2016 Thor Motor Coach WindsportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Windsport, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 8 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 October 24, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Windsport has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Visibility/wiper
2Suspension
2Power train
1Structure
1Equipment adaptive/mobility
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2016 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.
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
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Seats
Risk. If the floor at the attachment point is not properly reinforced, the seat base mounting may loosen over time, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a…
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
2016 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
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Windsport owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The windshield wipers get out of sync and collide, usually it ends up with the passenger wiper stuck down behind the driver's wiper and they both stop with no way to clear the rain from the windshield. There have been recalls issued for my model & year of RV but THOR says they don't apply to my RV.…
While driving during a rain storm both wipers stopped working. Drivers wiper fell to drivers side resting on side rear view mirror and passengers fell down front of the RV. Pulled over and stopped until rain stopped. After looking in engine compartment the hardware that connects both wiper arms to…
ON FREEWAY, WIND AND RAIN--WIPERS BECAME ENTANGLED. SELF REPAIRED TO GET HOME. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR (RECALL). STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. TAKEN IN FOR SECOND RECALL--STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. HAD THE WIPERS READJUSTED AGAIN. IN RAIN ON 10/01/2018--WIPERS FLOPPING AND NOT MAKING GOOD…
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