Thor Motor Coach Ace, Challenger, Daybreak and others: Windshield wiper/washer

Date

March 13, 2017

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Hurricane (2016); Thor Motor Miramar (2016); Thor Motor Outlaw (2016); Thor Motor Coach Ace (2014, 2015, 2016); Thor Motor Coach Challenger (2014, 2015, 2016); Thor Motor Coach Daybreak (2014, 2015, 2016); Thor Motor Coach Hurricane (2014, 2015); Thor Motor Coach Miramar (2014, 2015); Thor Motor Coach Outlaw (2014, 2015); Thor Motor Coach Windsport (2014, 2015, 2016)

Component

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. These vehicles have windshield wiper systems that may have been improperly installed and secured, possibly causing the wipers to fail during use.

Potentially affected

8617

What can happen

Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wiper arm securing nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.

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

May 5, 2017

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V162000

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.