2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger
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 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor Siesta, 2014-2015 Thor Miramar, 2012 Thor Four Winds, 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Damon…
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact…
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger and Tuscany recreational vehicles, and 2014 Tuscany XTE and Palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, through August 8, 2013, and equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS manufactured January 27,…
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2014. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is…
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Equipment
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…
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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,475 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have trouble with the windshield wipers since i first bought this rv. It will go past the windshield, and not come back up. I have tried to repair it, but it works itself loose. This is almost any t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 23, 2019 · Visibility/wiper
“I wish to report a potential fire hazard to 2013 thor challenger model 37kt motor homes. My wife and i purchased a new 2013 thor challenger model 37kt motor home in june, 2012. The unit did not come w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 12, 2015 · Electrical system
Compare Thor Motor Coach Challenger model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thor Motor Coach Challenger model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 6 | 7 |
| 2017 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger
How do I know if my 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger; 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 13V164000).
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
- Ace35 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.