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

Date

Oct. 9, 2018

Filed by

Thor Motor Coach

Vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Ace (2013); Thor Motor Coach Challenger (2013); Thor Motor Coach Daybreak (2013); Thor Motor Coach Hurricane (2013); Thor Motor Coach Outlaw (2013); Thor Motor Coach Palazzo (2013); Thor Motor Coach Tuscany (2013); Thor Motor Coach Windsport (2013)

Component

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

Description of the defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed, causing the wipers to fail during use, reducing driver visibility.

Potentially affected

2854

What can happen

A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the windshield wiper system is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the wiper system as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000161.

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

Nov. 28, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

RC000161

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V705000

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.