In November 2022 we discovered that both brackets holding the front nose piece to the frame had broken away. Then we discovered the wall on the front passenger side of the Motorhome had pulled away from the floor and left an inch gap between the floor and the wall. We were able to temporarily fix it until we arrived home and it sits in our driveway. Thinking maybe the broken brackets had caused the problem we removed the trim on both sides of the front. On the passenger side we found the screws were all broken off or pulled through the wall. On the drivers side it looks like it had already been fixed once, it was full of holes and there were two different types of screws. Watching a video of a similar fix on a Thor Challenger, whose drivers side wall pulled away he said according to Thor the screws should be 4 inches apart. The screws on our Hurricane we about 8 to 10 inches apart. I’ve included pictures of the broken brackets, and the opening between the floor and wall. The program wont let me include more than 3 pictures, but I have pictures of the holes on the walls we found after taking the trim down and the broken screws. I also have a video of the wall moving as we are driving down the road. We called Thor and they said our motorcoach is out of warranty and there are no recalls on the Hurricane. I do know Thor has a recall for the same issue on a different model, but they said it doesn’t pertain to the Hurricane. If the fiberglass nose had fallen off, it would have caused a serious accident.
The worst 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Steering1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Steering1
- Wheels1
Recalls 5
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Hurricane and Windsport recreational vehicles. The driver and front passenger overhead cabinets may detach.
- Risk
- Overhead cabinets that detach while the vehicle is in motion can fall onto seat occupants, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reinstall the overhead cabinets, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1‑877‑855‑2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000290.
Recall number 23V121000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes. The overhead cabinets located above the driver and front passenger seats may detach and fall onto the seat occupants, possibly causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the overhead cabinets, and reinstall them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1‑877‑855‑2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000208.
Recall number 20V804000 · Recall details
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
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes. The wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket causing the trailer lights to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Thor has notified owners and dealers will re-wire a new connector, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1‑877‑500‑1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148.
Recall number 17V692000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tires and Rims for Motor vehicles over 10,000lbs."
- Risk
- If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1‑877‑500‑1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.
Recall number 17V634000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Trailer Hitch Receiver Structure May Crack and Separate
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation, PE24023, on August 14, 2024, to investigate allegations of Thor Motor Coach motorhome frame or trailer hitch structure cracking and separating. The hitch was manufactured by Lippert and installed by Thor as standard original equipment. ODI received eight Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) describing the hitch structure cracking. If not caught in time, a cracked hitch can fully fracture and separate from the vehicle. ODI sent information requests to Thor and Lippert on September 6, 2024 and September 27, 2024, respectively. Thor's full response was received October 31, 2024, and Lippert's full response was received December 6, 2024. ODI reviewed the responses and learned of improvements introduced to increase the overall strength of the system. The manufacturers reported 32 total incidents, and ODI is aware of 37 non-duplicative subject vehicle incidents in total, including four crash incidents where the towed vehicle separated and struck a roadside feature. The overall failure rate for all subject vehicles is low, and ODI isnot aware of any failures on vehicles produced in the last 30 months. Although a defect has not been identified, the manufacturers understand the seriousness of a potential hitch receiver structure failure. As a result, Thor, supported by Lippert, is conducting a customer satisfaction campaign that instructs consumers to inspect their hitch structure and informs what to look for and what to do if issues are found. If consumers areuncomfortable performing this inspection, Thor dealers can inspect the trailer hitch for them. The inspection and repair will be done at no expense to the consumer. ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) with this manufacturer action. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to
PE24023
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 thor hurricane motorhome. While driving various speeds, the motorhome did not stay in one lane and the steering was difficult to control. The contact called thor motorcoach (701 county rd 15, elkhart, indiana 46516, (877) 500-1020) regarding the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v634000 (equipment) and was sent a recall sticker to attach to the outside of the motorhome. In addition, the tires were the wrong size for the motorhome. The contact stated that the motorhome veered all over the road because the weight of the tires was not the correct weight capacity. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 5,000.
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Questions about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane
Is the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane, close to a typical Hurricane model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane have?
5 recalls, covering equipment and exterior lighting.
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