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.
The risk
A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach ACE | 2013 | 3 | 3 |
| Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2013 | 2 | 5 |
| Thor Motor Coach Daybreak | 2013 | 2 | 3 |
| Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2013 | 7 | 5 |
| Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| Thor Motor Coach Palazzo | 2013 | 8 | 4 |
| Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2013 | 1 | 7 |
| Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2013 | 0 | 5 |
Other visibility recalls in 2018
34 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the visibility; Thor Motor Coach filed 124 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018