Tl* the contact owns a 2008 thor hurricane recreational vehicle. The contact stated that the motor home chassis failed and caused the rv to lose power while driving. The contact was able to shift into neutral several times to keep the motor home from stalling. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The manufacturer advised that the motor home was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v265000 (electrical system); however, the contact received the recall notification after the failure occurred. The recreational vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 13,000.
The worst 2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1‑877‑500‑1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Recall number 17V758000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Windsport, model year 2006-2010 Magellan, model year 2007-2013 Hurricane, model year 2009-2013 Serrano and model year 2011-2013 A.C.E motorhomes. The motorhomes are equipped with an RV Custom Products Battery Control Center (BCC) which may experience a failure while the motorhome is in motion.
- Risk
- If the BCC fails, all power may be lost to the motorhome chassis, including all lighting, making the vehicle very difficult to operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Thor will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the BCC free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2013. Customers may contact Thor at 1‑877‑855‑2867. Thor's recall campaign number is RC000077.
Recall number 13V265000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This letter stated that there were no Service Bulletins or Technical Service Bulletins issued for the...
- This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017.
- This recall repair provides instructions on inspecting and/or replacing the iota ITS-50R tranfer switch.
What 2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2008 thor hurricane. Consumer writes in regards to electrical wiring recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated she had work done on the rv, due to receiving a recall notice. Prior to the work being done, there were no issues with the wiring. However, after the work was done, she began having wiring issues, power loss and battery failures. Corrective electrical work had to be done to repair the wiring work that was originally performed incorrectly at the time of the recall notice. All of the corrective expenses were paid at the consumers expense. When she contacted the manufacturer about reimbursement, they stopped answering e-mails and letters after initially trying to say, she had the work done before the recall and they were not liable. Recall # 13v265000.
While filling my coach with gas, the gas started pouring out the gas filler tube. The repair center found that the hoses had dry rotted and cracked.
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Questions about the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane
Is the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane, 1.5 times a typical Hurricane model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V265000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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