2018 Thor Motor Coach Compass Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Compass, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Compass have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 375 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 thor compass. When the contact attempted to exit the recreational vehicle, the front passenger door handle failed to open the door. In addition, the front passenger side wi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 17, 2018 · Visibility
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 2018 Thor Motor Coach Compass
How do I know if my 2018 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 2018 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.
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- 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.