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NHTSA Recall 18V705000: Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,854 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Thor Motor Coach Ace.

2,854
vehicles potentially affected
8
models affected
2018
owners notified (November 28)
NHTSA campaign18V705000
Manufacturer campaignRC000161
ComponentVISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Report receivedOctober 9, 2018
Owner notificationNovember 28, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V705000

Make and modelModel years
Thor Motor Coach Ace2013
Thor Motor Coach Challenger2013
Thor Motor Coach Daybreak2013
Thor Motor Coach Hurricane2013
Thor Motor Coach Outlaw2013
Thor Motor Coach Palazzo2013
Thor Motor Coach Tuscany2013
Thor Motor Coach Windsport2013

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.