CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (5 reports).
2017 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo recalls
Loose Bracket Can Detach and Become a Road Hazard
Certain Thor Motor Coach Palazzo recreational vehicles may have front lower cap brackets that support the front fiberglass panel become loose.
Rear lights may fail, raising crash risk
The rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) in certain motorhomes may have been damaged during manufacturing.
Most common 2017 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
I am reporting a serious and repeated safety defect involving Hehr side windows installed on my 2018 Thor Palazzo 36.1 motorhome (VIN: [XXX] ). Multiple operable side windows on this RV have experienced adhesive bond failure between the scissor arm/operator mechanism and the vent glass pane. This has caused windows to partially detach and violently flap while driving at highway speeds. One rear bathroom window completely detached and flew off the RV during highway travel in 2022. Additional adhesive failures have continued occurring from 2023 through 2025 involving: - Kitchen window - Living room window - Dinette window - Rear bathroom window (including replacement assembly) In several in
AS I was driving mr rv. down the road , the rear side window just fell off onto the roadway. I believe the window is made by lippert. On the rv forum there are a lot of people experiencing this same problem.
The contact owns a 2017 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo RV. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the rear marker light, and the driver side(left turn) signal were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00H000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting) which would address the failures but after the recall remedy was performed the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
WHILE STATIONARY, FIRST LARGE WINDOW BEHIND DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE OFF, AT THE TOP HINGE, FOR NO REASON. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS HARM TO FELLOW MOTORISTS. AT THE TIME THIS HAPPENED, I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS WEBSITE AND THE ABILITY TO REPORT.*DT
WHEN PARKED IN A PARKING LOT AFTER A 1HR DRIVE, THE ONLY EXIT DOOR THE VEHICLE HAS DID NOT OPEN, PREVENTING US FROM EXITING THE VEHICLE. OTHER CAMPERS PARKED IN THE SAME LOT WERE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FORM THE OUTSIDE BUT ABLE TO HAND ME TOOLS TO TAKE THE LOCK APART FROM THE INSIDE AND OPEN THE DOOR USING PLIERS AND A SCREW DRIVER. THE DOOR LATCH MADE OF A ZINC OR SIMILAR DIE CASTING HAND BROKEN IN HALF PREVENTING THE RETRACTION OF THE LATCH AND KEEPING THE DOOR LATCHED.
2017 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo questions
Does the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo: Loose Bracket Can Detach and Become a Road Hazard; Rear lights may fail, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (5), Visibility/Wiper (2), Exterior Lighting (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.