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Data through Oct 2026
Model year

2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger

Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 3, 2021 to Jul 24, 2023.

Recalls (0)Complaints (3)Investigations (1)Bulletins (1)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2021 other
Severity index33.32021 others average 7.1
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger peaked in 2021, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.7512021120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

67% of complaints about the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger name engine and cooling

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Engine and cooling
2
Structure
2
Brakes
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger

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Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Challenger

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jul 24, 2023Failure Jul 24, 2023Riverside, CAExhaust system, Body, Unknown or other

    Unloading the storage compartments and discovered that the compartment wall was melted. It is directly next to, about 6 inches away from, the exhaust pipe.

    NHTSA complaint 11534171
  2. Filed Sep 28, 2022Failure Sep 5, 2022Menifee, CAExhaust system, Structure, Unknown or otherFire

    Exhaust has blown (melted) a hole in the storage bin no heat shield was placed. The bin next to it has a heat shield.

    NHTSA complaint 11486963
  3. Filed Jun 3, 2021Failure May 27, 2021Guntersville, ALService brakes

    brand new vehicle, first trip, what appears to be a break pads lock up, smell rubber first, got signal from another driver to pull over. When we got home got recall notice 21S17 with specific instructions to get back to dealer for service, but dealer does not have parts and told me not to come for the interim service until parts arrived, not sure if it is related, but recording the event here. Spent all day on the computer with live chat and a couple of phone calls, but not really any help from Ford.

    NHTSA complaint 11419557
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • PE24023 Preliminary evaluation, Structure
    Trailer Hitch Receiver Structure May Crack and Separate
    Opened Aug 14, 2024, closed Jan 16, 2026
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

1 manufacturer communication cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • RC000219SADealer May 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    On your vehicle, the rear axle may contain an inadequate volume of lubricating oil. An inadequate volume of rear axle lubricant may result in rear wheel bearing damage potentially leading to bearing seizure. Bearing seizure may lead to rear axle or drives…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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