AI Damage2016 Thor Motor Coach Vegas: common problems
Owners of the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Vegas filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and visibility. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 67% of all complaints
- 2 Visibility 33% of all complaints
- Structure: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
We pulled the door latch (manufactured by trimark corp) to exit but the door would not open. The plunger would not retract from the lock position. Eventually we were able to use a kitchen knife as a screwdriver (since our tools are kept outside of the motor coach) to remove the inside door handle assembly.
The contact stated that the rv was taken to the lacey days dealer in tampa, florida for scheduled maintenance and the main door would not open. The service technician had to crawl through one of the windows to enter the rv. The inside plate was removed, but the door could not be opened.
Wipers aren't aligned properly. During use they bump into each other causing them to lock up. Multiple trips to dealer to fix hasn't improved problem. Dealer says it is a known issue with thor affecting multiple models but nothing has been done to correct the problem, which seems to be in the design of the wiper arm…
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 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vegas has 1 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- It has been determined that certain 2016-2018 XS/VS equipped with a Wexco butterfly wiper system may…
It has been determined that certain 2016-2018 XS/VS equipped with a Wexco butterfly wiper system may experience a wiper sweep angle that does not fully clear the field of view for the driver.
- This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Vegas?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, visibility. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: door locks, latches, handles (67%), windows, sunroof (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Vegas?
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 2016 Thor Motor Coach Vegas 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 2016 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 2026-11-06.