The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V096000·Announced 2017-02-14

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2014-2016 Motorhomes for Wiper Defect

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2,483 motorhomes because improperly installed windshield wipers may fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle visibility defect) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2014-2016 Tuscany, Tuscany XTE, and Palazzo motorhomes. The recall involves 2,483 vehicles where the windshield wiper systems may have been improperly installed or secured. This defect can cause the wipers to fail during operation.

If the windshield wipers fail, the driver would have decreased visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 12, 2017.

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system and tighten the wiper nuts to the proper specifications, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH, THOR PALAZZO, TUSCANY, TUSCANY XTE
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
2,483

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • PALAZZO
  • TUSCANY
  • TUSCANY XTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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