2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
2 of 7 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing linkages.
Visibility/wiper
2 of 7 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Show complaint excerpts
My wiper blades motor when off the windshield several times as we driving down interstate 71, which I had to get out and reset them. This was during the a huge downpour this weekend in the Kentucky off of interstate 71.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-01
Structure
2 of 7 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 thor Hurricane. The contact stated that the sheer pin fell out and one of the steps was loose.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-21
Also filed under Suspension
I have a 2013 thor Hurricane class a motor home. The door handle and lock were made by trimark; part number 060-0650. I recently discovered that I could not open the entrance door from the outside.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-10
Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages
Suspension
1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 7 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-05-09Equipment13V164000 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…
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.…
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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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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.
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2018-11-28Visibility18V705000 Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the windshield wiper system is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the wiper system as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V164000 · Equipment
- Recall 13V265000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V745000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V758000 · Equipment
- Recall 18V705000 · Visibility
FAQ
- Is the 2013 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 2013 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 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.