2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 recalls and problems

The 2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2014 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

2,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Equipment

Apr 25, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V164000 · 427 vehicles

Problem: Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport; model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 09, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

Risk: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy & notes

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure2

Fuel System1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2014 vs. other Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2014. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000, the latest from Apr 25, 2013 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (2), fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.