Visibility: windshield wiper/washerRecall 17V-162 · Thor Motor and Thor Motor Coach vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 17V-162 covers 8,617 Thor Motor and Thor Motor Coach vehicles for a visibility: windshield wiper/washer problem, reported to NHTSA on March 13, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 25% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V162000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
25%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 12, 2012 to March 9, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.