2013 Thor Motor Coach Ace Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Ace, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Ace
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed, causing the wipers to fail during use, reducing driver visibility.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the windshield wiper system is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the wiper system as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may…
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Equipment
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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher…
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…
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Ace have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,559 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving a 2013 thor ace motor home at 60 MPH i heard beeping noise in the drivers area. While trying to figure out the source i discovered the motor home was on fire under the right front. The l”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 31, 2013 · Service brakes
“I was driving on 8e freeway at 55 MPH when i noticed the interior of the motorhome filling with black smoke and the smoke detector started going off. Black smoke was pouring off the back of the motorh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 31, 2013 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Thor Motor Coach Ace model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thor Motor Coach Ace model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Thor Motor Coach Ace | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Thor Motor Coach Ace | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Thor Motor Coach Ace | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 Thor Motor Coach Ace | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 Thor Motor Coach Ace | 4 | 5 |
| 2016 Thor Motor Coach Ace | 5 | 7 |
| 2017 Thor Motor Coach Ace | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 Thor Motor Coach Ace | 3 | 5 |
| 2019 Thor Motor Coach Ace | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 Thor Motor Coach Ace | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Thor Motor Coach Ace | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 Thor Motor Coach Ace | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 Thor Motor Coach Ace | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2013 Thor Motor Coach Ace
How do I know if my 2013 Thor Motor Coach Ace has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Ace; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Thor Motor Coach dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V571000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Thor Motor Coach models
- Windsport44 complaints
- Hurricane43 complaints
- Palazzo43 complaints
- Challenger33 complaints
- Outlaw26 complaints
- Miramar25 complaints
- Four Winds23 complaints
- Axis20 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.