Recall 13V164000: 2013–2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau and 7 other models
- Report received
- Apr 25, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Potentially affected
- 427vehicles
- Model years
- 2013–2014
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2013 Thor Motor Coach Challenger2 complaints
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger6 complaints
- 2013 Thor Motor Coach Chateau1 complaints
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Chateau2 complaints
- 2013 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 50000 complaints
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 50002 complaints
- 2013 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Siesta0 complaints
- 2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane7 complaints
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane4 complaints
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Majestic0 complaints
- 2013 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo8 complaints
- 2013 Thor Motor Coach Windsport0 complaints
- 2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.