AI Damage2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 75% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- Visibility: 3 complaints (75% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
See answers to questions below. This is not a unique issue and it has been reported by many other owners. The issue is caused by wind causing overtravel and binding in an improperly engineered wiper system on this model/era RV. I had to make sure to plan my drive home so that I didn't have to go through any weather.
Recall 17v-162. This recall only tightens fasteners on wiper assy. It does no additional repairs. My wipers blades fell apart while driving in heavy rain on interstate 90. Dealer would only replace entire wiper assembly for $500+. They would not replace individual parts or sell me individual parts.
2014 ford thor hurricane e-450. Consumer writes in regards to defective windshield wipers and seeks reimbursement for repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 thor hurricane rv. The contact stated that the rv was exhibiting electrical issues and causing the engine to lose power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the technician was unable to diagnose a failure but replaced the battery. The failure persisted.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Hurricane has 3 complaints (17 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, electrical system. Total complaints: 4.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.