2017 Thor Motor Coach Compass Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Compass, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Compass
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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Electrical system: wiring
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thor Gemini and Compass recreational vehicles built on a Ford chassis and equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and…
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and Ford dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Compass have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving at highway speeds (70 mph+/-), my diesel powered vehicle 'derated' (I believe that is the term) for no apparent reason. An engine light came on related to a DEF system malfunction. I can”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 22, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
“When this RV is driven in temperatures above 91 degrees it will suddenly and without warning have a major loss of power. Vehicle will not drive above 55 mph even though it was on cruise at 68 mph. Has”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 27, 2021 · Engine
Compare Thor Motor Coach Compass model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thor Motor Coach Compass model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2017 Thor Motor Coach Compass
How do I know if my 2017 Thor Motor Coach Compass 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Compass; 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 17V758000).
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
- Challenger33 complaints
- Outlaw26 complaints
- Miramar25 complaints
- Four Winds23 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.