repaired · 2020 Q1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
2013 Thor Motor Coach PalazzoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-758 the manufacturer reports only 12% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 12, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Visibility/wiper
2Exterior lighting
1Equipment
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2013 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
no report yet
Equipment
Risk. If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk…
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thor Motor Coach.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Palazzo year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Palazzo median. How we score
'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Palazzo owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The front driver and passenger window seals or some other component in the windows failed and the windows are fogged up. This makes it difficult to use the side view mirrors on the coach.
Driver and passenger windows are fogging up unexpectedly which causes loss of view. This is very dangerous when driving as it is difficult to see my side mirrors.
PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAS STARTED FOR FOG OVER. MAKING IS MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE CLEARLY THRU THE RIGHT HAND OUTSIDE MIRROR.
Own a 2013 Palazzo?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.