Visibility: windshield wiper/washerRecall 17V-555 · Thor and Thor Motor vehicles
Thor Motor Coach recall 17V-555 covers 1,105 Thor and Thor Motor vehicles for a visibility: windshield wiper/washer problem, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 44% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V555000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
44%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.