2021 Thor Motor Coach DELANO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Communication: Auto Crash Notification is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 50.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Communication: Auto Crash Notification | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Communication: Auto Crash Notification: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 1; Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
2021: 2
Pattern summary
Communication: Auto Crash Notification leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11418720 · 2021-05-27 (May 27, 2021)
2021 Thor Delano Model RW. Consumer stated that while driving the windows vibrate swiftly opens and closes slightly. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO REPLACED THE WINDOW CRANK MECHANISM. THE FAILURE PERSISTED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11418720 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11423642 · 2021-07-06 (July 6, 2021)
THE GPS SHOWS VEHICLE 124 MILES FROM ACTUAL. CONDITIONS ARE DIFFERENT FROM ACTUAL AT GPS LOCATION. WHEN DRIVING ON X-WAY VEHICLE SHOWS SPEED DIFFERENT FROM ACTUAL AND RANDOMLY APPLIES BRAKES. ALSO RANDOMLY GRABS STEERING AND PULLS TO RIGHT LIKE LANE DEPARTURE ACTION. THESE ACTIONS OCCUR DURING WORK ZONES ALSO AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11423642 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
20V444000 · Seats | Air Bags | Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2020-07-29 (July 29, 2020)
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Daybreak, Four Winds, Quantum, Delano, Tiburon, Chateau and Freedom Elite motorhomes and 2020 Gemini, Chateau Citation, Compass, Siesta, and Synergy motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis (platform 970 (VS30), equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Consequence: If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867 Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Thor's number for this recall is RC000200.
NHTSA campaign record ↗