Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V096000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Thor Motor Coach filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-02-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V096000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
2,483
Reported to NHTSA
2017-02-14
Owners notified
2017-04-12

Defect description

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Tuscany, Tuscany XTE and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper systems on these vehicles may have been improperly installed or secured, causing the wipers to fail during operation.

Safety risk

If the windshield wipers fail, the driver would have decreased visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system, tightening the wiper nuts to the proper specifications, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000128.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
THOR Palazzo2016 2015
THOR MOTOR COACH Palazzo2014
THOR MOTOR COACH Tuscany2016 2015 2014
THOR MOTOR COACH Tuscany XTE2016 2015 2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.