NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Axis, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as THOR MOTOR COACH AXIS.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 1 | 50.0% | 0.61 |
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| visibility or lighting | 1 | 50.0% | 1.00 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 2 | 100.0% | 0.96 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 2 tagged complaints of 2 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2021-06-10. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Axis 25.6 and 2018-2021 Vegas 25.6 motorhomes. The heat shield between the LP tank and chassis muffler was not installed.
Consequence: A missing heat shield increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000228.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-11-22. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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 Safety Recall" for more information. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-11-02. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes. The wiring for the trailer lights may have been inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket causing the trailer lights to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps (excerpt)
Consequence: If the trailer lights do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Thor has notified owners and dealers will re-wire a new connector, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000148. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-10-09. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle (excerpt)
Consequence: If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
3 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| VISIBILITY | 1 |
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10185160
Date: 2020-12-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
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.
10169044
Date: 2019-12-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This letter stated that there were no Service Bulletins or Technical Service Bulletins issued for the month of November, 2019.
10124236
Date: 2017-11-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017.