NHTSA Campaign 17V162000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Issued by Thor Motor Coach · Reported Mar 13, 2017 · 8,617 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. These vehicles have windshield wiper systems that may have been improperly installed and secured, possibly causing the wipers to fail during use.
Consequence
Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wiper arm securing nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR | HURRICANE | 2016 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR | MIRAMAR | 2016 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR | OUTLAW | 2016 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | ACE | 2014 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | ACE | 2015 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | ACE | 2016 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHALLENGER | 2014 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHALLENGER | 2015 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHALLENGER | 2016 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | DAYBREAK | 2014 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | DAYBREAK | 2015 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | DAYBREAK | 2016 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | HURRICANE | 2014 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | HURRICANE | 2015 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | MIRAMAR | 2014 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | MIRAMAR | 2015 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | OUTLAW | 2014 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | OUTLAW | 2015 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | WINDSPORT | 2014 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | WINDSPORT | 2015 | 8,617 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | WINDSPORT | 2016 | 8,617 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V162000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.