CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- 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.
- Risk
- Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2015 Thor Motor Coach motorhomes may have windshield wiper systems that were improperly installed and not properly secured. The wiper arms could come loose or the wipers could fail during use.
If the wipers fail, the driver's view through the windshield may be impaired, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and tighten the wiper arm securing nuts. Owners can also contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle