Thor Motor Coach Palazzo, Tuscany, Tuscany XTE and others: Windshield wiper/washer

Date

Feb. 14, 2017

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Palazzo (2015, 2016); Thor Motor Coach Palazzo (2014); Thor Motor Coach Tuscany (2014, 2015, 2016); Thor Motor Coach Tuscany XTE (2014, 2015, 2016)

Component

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

2483

What can happen

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

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

April 12, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000128

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V096000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.