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Campaign 18V-705

Windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed, causing the wipers to fail during use, reducing driver visibility

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Defect summary

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed, causing the wipers to fail during use, reducing driver visibility.

Consequence

A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 November 28, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000161.

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 18V705000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

8 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about visibility and wipers on these vehicles: 10, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 18V-705
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Thor Motor CoachACE20130
Thor Motor CoachChallenger20131
Thor Motor CoachDaybreak20130
Thor Motor CoachHurricane20134
Thor Motor CoachOutlaw20130
Thor Motor CoachPalazzo20135
Thor Motor CoachTuscany20130
Thor Motor CoachWindsport20130
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.