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

Date

Sept. 7, 2017

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

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

Component

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE motorhomes. The windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.

Potentially affected

1105

What can happen

If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify it is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the system as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000146. Note: Although some of the vehicles included in this recall have previously been remedied under recalls 17V-096 or 17V-162, the vehicles may need additional repairs under this campaign.

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

Sept. 27, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000146

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V555000

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.