The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V705000·Announced 2018-10-09

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2013 Motorhomes Due to Wiper Defect

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2,854 specific 2013 motorhome models because incorrectly installed windshield wipers may fail, reducing driver 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 (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes. The recall involves 2,854 vehicles where the windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed. This defect can cause the wipers to fail during use, which reduces driver visibility.

A reduction in driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash. TMC will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the windshield wiper system is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the wiper system as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2018.

Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000161. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH ACE, PALAZZO, WINDSPORT, HURRICANE
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
2,854

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 (8)

  • ACE
  • PALAZZO
  • WINDSPORT
  • HURRICANE
  • CHALLENGER
  • OUTLAW
  • TUSCANY
  • DAYBREAK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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