NHTSA Recall 13V164000: Equipment
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 427 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Thor Motor Coach Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V164000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | April 25, 2013 |
| Owner notification | May 9, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V164000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2013, 2014 |
| Thor Motor Coach Chateau | 2013, 2014 |
| Thor Motor Coach Chateau Sport | 2013, 2014 |
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 5000 | 2013, 2014 |
| Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Siesta | 2013 |
| Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2013, 2014 |
| Thor Motor Coach Majestic | 2014 |
| Thor Motor Coach Palazzo | 2013 |
| Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.