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2013 Thor Motor Coach Ace Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Thor Motor Coach Ace has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 118,887 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 18V705000 2018-10-09 2,854 affected
Defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed, causing the wipers to fail during use, reducing driver visibility.

Consequence

A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000161.

EQUIPMENT 17V758000 2017-11-22 110,400 affected
Defect

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,…

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…

EQUIPMENT 16V571000 2016-08-02 5,633 affected
Defect

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Ace, 2013 Citation, 2012-2013 Siesta and 2017 Four Winds and Road Bear Rental motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these…

Consequence

A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Thor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2016. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000121.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
1fires
Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving a 2013 thor ace motor home at 60 mph I heard beeping noise in the drivers area. While trying to figure out the source I discovered the motor home was on fire under the right front. The leveling system had turned on the hydraulic pump and one of the return lines was leaking. The…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-07-16

“I was driving on 8e freeway at 55 mph when I noticed the interior of the motorhome filling with black smoke and the smoke detector started going off. Black smoke was pouring off the back of the motorhome as well. I pulled over to the shoulder and got my wife two grandkids and two dogs out of the…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2013-07-16

“I am extremely concerned that running gas lines into and then out of an oil cooler that is attached to the front of the radiator at the front of a vehicle is not safe. Any front end collision could cause these new lines and or the oil cooler to break creating the potential for a fire. I am…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2013-06-26

“I am extremely concerned that running gas lines into and then out of an oil cooler that is attached to the front of the radiator at the front of a vehicle is not safe. Any front end collision could cause these new lines and or the oil cooler to break creating the potential for a fire. I am…”

ENGINE · reported 2013-06-26
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Ace as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.