2011 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
2 of 3 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing linkages and windshield.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 thor Hurricane recreational vehicle. The contact stated that the awning material was defective. The awning fabric ripped and the slide out released independently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-09
Also filed under Structure and back over prevention
Structure
1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.
Interior lighting
1 of 3 total reports mentions: interior lighting.
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A couple of cardboard storage boxes were stored in an exterior storage compartment of our rv and the storage light was not turned on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-11
Also filed under Electrical system
Equipment
1 of 3 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing slide-in camper.
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2011-10-10Engine and engine cooling11V459000 Thor Motor Coach (Tmc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Windsport and Hurricane motor homes manufactured from September 3, 2010, through August 18, 2011. On these vehicles, the exhaust…
Remedy: Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment from the heat generated by the exhaust. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety…
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2013-07-30Electrical system13V265000 Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Windsport, model year 2006-2010 Magellan, model year 2007-2013 Hurricane, model year 2009-2013 Serrano and model year 2011-2013…
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the BCC free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2013. Customers may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's recall campaign number is RC000077.
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2016-01-06Equipment15V745000 Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Thor Challenger, Thor Citation, Thor Hurricane, Thor Tuscany, Thor Windsport, 2011-2012 Thor Astoria, Thor Avanti, Thor Chateau, 2011-2014 Thor Daybreak, 2011-2015 Thor Outlaw, Thor...
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and replace all of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016.
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2017-09-07Electrical system17V544000 Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Hurricane, and 2011 Serrano and Windsport motorhomes.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began on September 7, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.
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2018-01-15Equipment17V758000 Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Interior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V459000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 13V265000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V745000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V544000 · Electrical system
- Recall 17V758000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2011 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.