NHTSA safety recall

Recall 17V162000

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/washer — Thor Motor, Thor Motor Coach · reported 13 Mar 2017 · 8,617 vehicles potentially 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.

The risk

Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
17V162000
Filed by
Thor Motor Coach
Report received
13 Mar 2017
Owners notified
5 May 2017
Potentially affected
8,617

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2016 Thor Motor Hurricane 2016 Thor Motor Miramar 2016 Thor Motor Outlaw 2014 Thor Motor Coach Ace 2015 Thor Motor Coach Ace 2016 Thor Motor Coach Ace 2014 Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2015 Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger 2014 Thor Motor Coach Daybreak 2015 Thor Motor Coach Daybreak 2016 Thor Motor Coach Daybreak 2014 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 2015 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane 2014 Thor Motor Coach Miramar 2015 Thor Motor Coach Miramar 2014 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 2015 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 2014 Thor Motor Coach Windsport 2015 Thor Motor Coach Windsport 2016 Thor Motor Coach Windsport

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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