2008 Thor Motor Coach Windsport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Windsport years
- Not enough data 5th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Windsport. That ranks 5th out of 21 Windsport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 11,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Thor Motor Coach Windsport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 50 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 8,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Thor Motor Coach Windsport recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: 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
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system
Problem: 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 A.C.E motorhomes. The motorhomes are equipped with an RV Custom Products Battery Control Center (BCC) which may experience a failure while the motorhome is in motion.
Risk: If the BCC fails, all power may be lost to the motorhome chassis, including all lighting, making the vehicle very difficult to operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 thor motor coach windsport. While driving 80 mph, the engine seized without warning. The contact called for assistance and was informed that there was a loose connection. The motorhome was repaired and able to be driven to the contact's destination. After being parked…
We purchased our motorhome at a show. After picking up and returning home we were surprised that the first rain the entire cabinetry, tv area in the front of the unit was destroyed by water. We returned the coach to the dealer where we purchased, after several months, many calls we received the…
There were 6 people on vacation heading out highway 80 in penn. We had slowed for construction when the hydraulic leveling system on the motorhome start making noise. I know the noise but we are driving this should not be happening. We saw smoke out the drivers side of the coach and the leveling…
We were pulling into a gas station when the engine shut off and we had no control over the motorhome. After a period of time the coach started and we went on our way. An hour later upon arriving back home pulling into the storage facility where we keep the coach it shut off again and we were able…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Windsport?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Windsport?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Thor Motor Coach Windsport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Windsport model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.