Thor Motor / Thor Motor Coach recall: Visibility
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Thor Motor Hurricane 2016
- Thor Motor Miramar 2016
- Thor Motor Outlaw 2016
- Thor Motor Coach Ace 2014–2016
- Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2014–2016
- Thor Motor Coach Daybreak 2014–2016
- Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 2014–2015
- Thor Motor Coach Miramar 2014–2015
- Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 2014–2015
- Thor Motor Coach Windsport 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V162000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Thor Motor Coach
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 13, 2017
- Owners notified
- May 5, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8,617
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 12, 2012 to Mar 10, 2015
- Part
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Electrical system Nov 17, 2020
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Seats Aug 5, 2020
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Seats Jul 29, 2020
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Electrical system Jul 20, 2020
- Thor Motor Coach recall: Structure May 28, 2020
- Thor / Thor Motor Coach recall: Power train May 27, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.