CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Thor Palazzo has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (2 reports).
2016 Thor Palazzo recalls
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in these recreational vehicles may become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected, or may require excessive force to operate.
Windshield Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility
Certain Thor Motor Coach motorhomes from model years 2014 to 2016 may have windshield wiper systems that were installed or secured incorrectly.
Windshield Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility
Windshield wiper systems on certain motorhomes may have been improperly installed or secured.
Front sway bar can loosen and detach, hurting handling
Certain motorhomes built between September 9, 2015 and January 12, 2016 may have front sway bar mounting brackets that do not fit properly on the axle.
Most common 2016 Thor Palazzo problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
A bracket holding the front fiberglass cap or facia to the frame came loose and fell off on the interstate I-94 in Wisconsin, making a big clunk under our motorcoach causing several cars to swerve avoiding the metal bracket laying in the road. We had to pull over on the busy interstate to assess any damage to our coach. Luckily we came out unscathed. After looking into this further, I noticed that the screws holding the bracket on were broken off in the metal frame. I looked at the other bracket on the driver's side and the screws were broken off in the frame too and being held by one wood screw on the fiberglass facia. It seems that the wrong type of fasteners ate being used causing this f
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN I FOUND THE DOUBLE PANE WINDOW COMING APART. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY THE GLASS WOULD HAVE CAME OFF INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC OR HIT A CAR BEHIND ME. THE WINDOWS ARE MADE BY HERH WINDOWS. I BELIEVE ANOTHER COMPANY HAS BOUGHT THEM OUT NOW.*DT*JB
WE ARE VERY CONCERNED THE WINDOWS ON OUR 2016 PALAZZO WITH ONLY 12000 MILES ON IT HAS WINDOWS THAT ARE SEPARATING. THEY STARTED SEPARATING AT 8000. WE HAVE 5 WINDOWS THAT ARE SEPARATING AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN ARE HANGING OFF THE MOTOR HOME. IT WOULD BE DEVASTATING IF THEY FELL OFF AND HIT ANOTHER MOTOR VEHICLE OR MOTORCYCLE. *DT*JB
THE WOOD FLOORS IN THE CARGO BAYS OF MY CLASS 'A' MOTORHOME WERE NOT SEALED DURING MANUFACTURING, WHICH ALLOWED WATER TO ENTER THE BAYS AND ROTTING THE WOOD FLOORS. THIS RESULTED IN A HAZARDOUS CONDITION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHERE ITEMS, IN THE BAYS, COULD FALL UNDER THE TIRES OR JEOPARDIZE THE SAFETY OF OTHER VEHICLES. THIS CONDITION HAS OCCURRED TWICE ON MY VEHICLE AND WAS REPAIRED ONCE BY THOR UNDER WARRANTY, BUT REOCCURRED LESS THAN SIX MONTHS LATER.
ON APRIL 5, 2016, AS WE WERE DRIVING IN SOUTH CAROLINA, ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65 MPH, WHEN WITH NO WARNING, WITH NO WARNING, THE OVERHEAD CABINET DIRECTLY OVER OUR HEADS CAME CRASHING DOWN ON US. IT HIT ME ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDER, AND HIT MY HUSBAND, JEFF, ON HIS ARM AND HAND. JEFF MANAGED TO LOOK OUT THE SIDE WINDOW AND USE THE CENTER LANE MARKING TO MAKE SURE WE STAYED ON THE ROAD. HE THEN PUT HIS HEAD DOWN SO THAT HE COULD SEE WELL ENOUGH UNDERNEATH THE FALLEN CABINET TO GET US OFF ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. IF HE HADN'T BEEN ABLE TO DO THAT, WE VERY LIKELY WOULD HAVE GONE OFF THE ROAD. WE FIRST HAD TO SEMI-ARGUE WITH THOR TO GET THEM TO ADDRESS THIS WARRANTY ITEM. WHEN
2016 Thor Palazzo questions
Does the 2016 Thor Palazzo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Thor Palazzo: Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Windshield Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility; Windshield Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility; Front sway bar can loosen and detach, hurting handling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Thor Palazzo?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (2), Structure (2), Visibility (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Thor 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.