Visibility: windshield wiper/washerRecall 17V-096 · Thor and Thor Motor Coach vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 17V-096 covers 2,483 Thor and Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a visibility: windshield wiper/washer problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 30% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the windshield wipers fail, the driver would have decreased visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
30%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 8, 2013 to March 9, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.