2014 Thor Motor Coach FOUR WINDS 5000: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
1,750 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Structure:Body:Door: 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 | 2 |
| 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: 2; 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 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
2014: 2
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. 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 10626394 · 2014-08-19 (August 19, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 THOR FOUR WINDS 5000 TRAILER HOME. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE LOCKED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE ZIP TIES IN ORDER TO TEMPORARILY REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10626394 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10637238 · 2014-09-18 (September 18, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 THOR FOUR WINDS 31E (NA) RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT OVERWEIGHT. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED BY THE POLICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES APPEARED FLAT DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE RV. THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND ADDRESSED WHAT OCCURRED. WHEN CROSSING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS, THE RV BECAME STUCK ON THE TRACKS DUE TO REAR GROUND CLEARANCE ON THE RV. THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTUCK WHEN IT WAS DRIVEN IN REVERSE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE CAUSED BECAUSE THE CONTACT DID NOT WEIGH THE RV A…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10637238 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.
13V164000 · Equipment
Reported: 2013-04-25 (April 25, 2013)
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗