2016 Thor Motor MIRAMAR: complaints, problems and recalls

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT STAY ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER GOES BEYOND THE WIPER STOP AND CONTINUES DOWN BELOW WINDSHIELD AND GET STUCK ON BODY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT RETURN TO WINDSHIELD. THIS HAPPENS IN PARK, IN CITY AND ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK THE MOTOR COACH TO THE REPAIR SHOP TO GET FIXED. REPAIR SHOP SAID THEY FIXED IT. THE NEXT TIME I TURN ON THE WIPERS IT HAPPENED AGAIN.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,685 miles reported. Look up ODI 10894077 at NHTSA ↗

THE ENTRY DOOR LATCH HAD A PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT BROKE OFF AND GOT STUCK AND PREVENTED US FROM OPENING THE DOOR. A LOCKSMITH GAINED ENTRY AND REMOVED THE PLASTIC PIECE. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THOR MOTORHOMES THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. WE COULD HAVE GOTTEN STUCK INSIDE DURING A LIFE SAFETY EMERGENCY. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOTE IT IN OUR FILE. THAT DOESN'T HELP ANYONE ELSE.THERE ARE A NUMBER OF THOR OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND POSTED ON THE THOR MOTORHOM…

Owner-reported narrative. 11,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10995416 at NHTSA ↗

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING - ENCLOSING A LIST OF MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE 2016 THOR MIRAMAR 34.4 MOTOR HOME. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT SIDE WINDSHEILD WIPER TRAVELED TO FAR TO THE LEFT AND WOULD GET STUCK. THE WIPER WAS REPAIRED 3 TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEFROSTER MOTOR QUIT, DRIVER SEAT WAS NOT SECURELY FASTENED TO THE FLOOR, THE MAIN SLIDE-OUT LEAKED, THE FURNACE FAILED DUE TO WATER ON THE MOTORBOARD, THE WATER HEATER FAILED, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS NOT SEALED, WATER VALVE FAILED, AWNINING HARDWARE WAS BROKEN, AND THE…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11090668 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 THOR MIRAMAR RV WITH A 2015 FORD SUPER DUTY DRW F53 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE IN RAINY OR INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER AND WAIT FOR THE RAIN OR INCLEMENT WEATHER TO STOP. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO CAROLINA CAMPERS AND RV (1705 US-601 MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27028, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS NOT REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIN…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11124714 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD IN A HEAVY DOWN POOR, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE I TRIED TO RESECURE THEM BUT TO NO AVAIL. I EVENTUALLY GOT OUR RV TO A SERVICE FACILITY AND THE TECHNICAIN TOLD US THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THOR HAD A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. WE PURCHASED THIS 2016 MIRAMAR NEW BUT NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE.

Owner-reported narrative. 16,585 miles reported. Look up ODI 11173970 at NHTSA ↗

ON FEBRUARY 2ND 2020 AS I WAS TRAVELING ON I-75 SOUTH HEADING HOME FROM CINCINNATI THROUGH KENTUCKY AT ABOUT MILE MARKER 104 IN KENTUCKY WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE AND A WINDOW ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF MY VEHICLE SIMPLY FELL OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS NEXT TO ME OR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND WALKED BACK TO WHERE THE WINDOW FELL OUT AND FOUND A COUPLE OF PIECES OF THE FRAME WHICH I KEPT. I DROVE TO EXIT 102 WHERE I PULLED OFF AND FOUND A PLACE TO PARK SO THAT I COULD TARP OVER THE WIND…

Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11319238 at NHTSA ↗

Windshield wipers keep getting stuck. Passenger side gets stuck down and Driver side get stuck up. We have to pull over on side the rode and fix them. It causes a visibility issue. It also causes a risk for accidents pulling over. I have contacted Thor this morning also. We are waiting on a response from them.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11529085 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2015-10-30 (October 30, 2015)

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ace, Challenger, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport vehicles manufactured July 14, 2015, to October 16, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.

Consequence: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners on TMC's behalf, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000110.

Reported: 2017-03-13 (March 13, 2017)

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. These vehicles have windshield wiper systems that may have been improperly installed and secured, possibly causing the wipers to fail during use.

Consequence: Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: TMC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wiper arm securing nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.

Reported: 2017-09-07 (September 7, 2017)

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE motorhomes. The windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.

Consequence: If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify it is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the system as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000146. Note: Although some of the vehicles included in this recall have previously been remedied under recalls 17V-096 or 17V-162, the vehicles may need additional repairs under this campaign.

Reported: 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017)

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 from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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 customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.