Campaign 17V-162

These vehicles have windshield wiper systems that may have been improperly installed and secured, possibly causing the wipers to fail during use

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Defect summary

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.

Notes

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17V162000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

10 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about visibility and wipers on these vehicles: 49, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 17V-162
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Thor MotorHurricane20167
Thor MotorMiramar20165
Thor MotorOutlaw20164
Thor Motor CoachACE2014 to 20161
Thor Motor CoachChallenger2014 to 201614
Thor Motor CoachDaybreak2014 to 20160
Thor Motor CoachHurricane2014 to 20154
Thor Motor CoachMiramar2014 to 20153
Thor Motor CoachOutlaw2014 to 20152
Thor Motor CoachWindsport2014 to 20169
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.