NHTSA Recall 17V555000: Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,105 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Thor Motor Coach Ace.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V555000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RC000146 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Report received | September 7, 2017 |
| Owner notification | September 27, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE motorhomes. The windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.
Safety risk
If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify it is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the system as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000146. Note: Although some of the vehicles included in this recall have previously been remedied under recalls 17V-096 or 17V-162, the vehicles may need additional repairs under this campaign.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V555000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Ace | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Thor Motor Coach Challenger | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Thor Motor Coach Daybreak | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2014, 2015 |
| Thor Motor Coach Miramar | 2014, 2015 |
| Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | 2014, 2015 |
| Thor Motor Coach Palazzo | 2014 |
| Thor Motor Coach Tuscany | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Thor Motor Coach Tuscany Xte | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Thor Motor Hurricane | 2016 |
| Thor Motor Miramar | 2016 |
| Thor Motor Outlaw | 2016 |
| Thor Palazzo | 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.