CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Thor Palazzo has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2017 Thor Palazzo recalls
Rear marker, brake, and turn lights may fail
Certain motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis may have a Power Distribution Module that was damaged during manufacturing.
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.
Wrong Water Capacity on Load Label Can Overload RV
The cargo carrying capacity label on these motorhomes may list an incorrect water capacity for the water heater and fresh water tank.
Wrong tire rim size on label may lead to unsafe repairs
The federal certification label on certain 2017 motorhomes lists an incorrect front tire rim size.
Most common 2017 Thor Palazzo problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
WE PURCHASED A 2017 THOR PALAZZO 36.1 MOTOR HOME IN JAN 2017. SAW THAT A TRIM RING WAS PUT ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR BATH. WE ASSUMED THIS WAS FOR ACCESS TO THE REAR DIESEL ENGINE. WE DISCOVERED THAT ALTHOUGH THE TRIM RING WAS SCREWED DOWN NO ACCESS TO THE DIESEL ENGINE WAS CUT OUT. WHEN WE CALLED THOR CUSTOMER SERVICE WE WERE TOLD THE THOR PALAZZO MODEL DID NOT HAVE SPECS FOR AN ENGINE ACCESS PANEL. WE ASKED THEN WHY A TRIM RING INSTALLED? THEY DID NOT HAVE AN ANSWER TO THIS. FAST FORWARD TO FALL 2018 WE HAD A SMALL COMPRESSOR LEAK IN THE ENGINE SO TOOK TO FREIGHTLINER NW TO REPAIR. THEY SAID THE INTERIOR ENGINE ACCESS SHOULD HAVE BEEN CUT OUT AT THOR TO WORK ON ENGINE AND FOR SAFETY (FIR
LOCKING MECHANISM ON ENTRY DOOR STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. I HAD TO GO TO DEALER AND HAVE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OPEN THE DOOR. PASSENGERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
2017 Thor Palazzo questions
Does the 2017 Thor Palazzo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Thor Palazzo: Rear marker, brake, and turn lights may fail; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Wrong Water Capacity on Load Label Can Overload RV; Wrong tire rim size on label may lead to unsafe repairs. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Thor Palazzo?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Engine (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.