AI Damage2021 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane: common problems
Owners of the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and engine. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 100% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 50% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Engine: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 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.
I have even read this could cause a fire and since it is at the exit door I would think they would take care of a problem that is probably less than $1000 to fix especially since their product is close to $200,000
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 19,885 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Hurricane has 3 complaints (17 years in the data). This year has 2, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- On your vehicle, the rear axle may contain an inadequate volume of lubricating oil
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, engine. Total complaints: 2. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane?
NHTSA lists 2 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 2021 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.
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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 2026-11-06.