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 HurricaneProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane, 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 January 9, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Visibility/wiper
1Steering
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 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 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
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.
Best & worst years
2016 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
'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Thor Motor Hurricane, and the recalls they led to.
- Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch FailuresNo recall
In owners' words
What Hurricane owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On December 13, 2021 the windshield wipers failed while we were driving at about 55 mph on a highway in heavy rain and wind. The passenger side wiper arm over-traveled and jammed behind the driver side wiper arm leaving us with no windshield wipers. We pulled onto the shoulder and unjammed the…
ON APRIL 06, 2018, A TECHNICIAN PERFORMED A REPAIR TO MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM BY TIGHTENING THE MAIN BRACKET AND ADDING EXTRA SCREWS TO SECURE THE ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, ON 06/26/2018 THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER GOT STUCK UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER DURING A RAINSTORM WHILE I…
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY DURING A RAINSTORM, THE PASSENGER-SIDE WIPER GOT STUCK UNDER THE DRIVER-SIDE WIPER AND BOTH WIPERS STOPPED. WE HAD TO QUICKLY STOP AND REMOVE THE PASSENGER-SIDE WIPER SO AT LEAST THE DRIVER-SIDE WIPER WOULD WORK.
Own a 2016 Hurricane?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.