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Safety recall · 17V096000

Visibility: windshield wiper / washer Thor, Thor Motor Coach recall

Thor Motor Coach reported this recall to NHTSA on February 14, 2017. It covers about 2,483 vehicles across 9 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
17V096000
Reported
Feb 14, 2017
Vehicles
2,483
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Tuscany, Tuscany XTE and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper systems on these vehicles may have been improperly installed or secured, causing the wipers to fail during operation.

The risk

If the windshield wipers fail, the driver would have decreased visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system, tightening the wiper nuts to the proper specifications, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000128.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Thor, Thor Motor Coach dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 17V096000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 17V096000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Thor Motor Coach's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 17V096000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 17V096000 announced?

Thor Motor Coach reported it to NHTSA on February 14, 2017. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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