The contact owns a Thor Motor Coach Challenger. The contact stated while the RV was parked and covered in the driveway, the contact entered the RV and became aware that the inside of the RV was severely burned. The contact stated that the fire was contained inside of the RV. There was no visible fire damage on the outside of the RV. The contact stated that the fuse panel was completely burned. The insurance company hired a forensic company to inspect the RV however, a thorough inspection was not yet completed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
The worst 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger problems
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- Electrical1
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- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Challenger, Miramar, Magnitude, Outlaw, Omni, and Palazzo motorhomes. The vehicle control system software may cause the slide-out room to move unexpectedly.
- Risk
- Unexpected movement of the slide-out room can increase the risk of a injury.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will update the affected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 28, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1‑877‑855‑2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000170.
Recall number 19V504000 · Recall details
Visibility
- What is wrong
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.
- Risk
- If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1‑877‑855‑2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000165.
Recall number 18V812000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger 1
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What 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger owners say
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Questions about the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger
Is the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger, fewer than a typical Challenger model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and visibility.
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