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Thor Motor Coach Palazzo Recall 18V705: Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility

NHTSA campaign 18V705, reported October 9, 2018, 2,854 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The windshield wiper system on certain motorhomes may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, the wipers can fail during use, which reduces the driver's ability to see the road.

Reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash. If your motorhome is affected, have the wipers checked as soon as possible, and avoid driving in rain or other conditions where you depend on the wipers until the repair is done.

The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will verify that the wiper system is installed correctly and will repair or replace it as needed. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 (recall number RC000161). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V705Thor Motor Coach
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Problem
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.
Risk
A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Thor Motor Coach A.C.E.2013
Thor Motor Coach Challenger2013
Thor Motor Coach Daybreak2013
Thor Motor Coach Hurricane2013
Thor Motor Coach Outlaw2013
Thor Motor Coach Palazzo2013
Thor Motor Coach Tuscany2013
Thor Motor Coach Windsport2013