Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2014-2016 Motorhomes for Wiper Defect
Thor Motor Coach is recalling specific 2014-2016 motorhomes because improperly installed windshield wipers may fail, impairing visibility and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 impairment) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2014-2016 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. The recall involves vehicles where the windshield wiper systems may have been improperly installed and secured. This defect could cause the wipers to fail during use.
The failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 8,617 vehicles. The corrective action involves dealers inspecting and tightening the wiper arm securing nuts free of charge.
The recall began on May 5, 2017. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- THOR MOTOR COACH, THOR MOTOR DAYBREAK, ACE, CHALLENGER, WINDSPORT
- Brand
- THOR MOTOR COACH
- Manufacturer
- Thor Motor Coach
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorhome
- Affected units
- 8,617
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 (7)
- DAYBREAK
- ACE
- CHALLENGER
- WINDSPORT
- MIRAMAR
- OUTLAW
- HURRICANE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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