THOR PALAZZO (2016) recall — Visibility
Thor is recalling certain 2014-2015 Palazzo motorhomes due to potential windshield wiper failure causing decreased visibility and increased crash risk. Owners should contact TMC for free wiper system inspection.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the windshield wipers fail, the driver would have decreased visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Thor is recalling certain 2014-2015 Palazzo motorhomes because windshield wipers may not work properly, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners should have their wiper systems inspected by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227448-thor-palazzo-2016-motorhome-wiper-failure-risk-increases-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227448-thor-palazzo-2016-motorhome-wiper-failure-risk-increases-crash-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V096000
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“Thor Palazzo 2016 Motorhome: Wiper Failure Risk Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227448-thor-palazzo-2016-motorhome-wiper-failure-risk-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V096000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V096000).
Why it’s dangerous
If windshield wipers fail, drivers lose visibility during rain or snow, which can lead to crashes. This happens because the wiper system may have been improperly installed or secured, causing it to stop working.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2015 Thor Palazzo motorhomes are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if wipers fail during rain or snow.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorhome is a 2014-2015 model with a Thor Palazzo name. The recall covers these specific years and vehicle types.
- Brand
Thor- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact TMC Customer Service
Call 1-877-500-1020 to get your vehicle inspected for wiper system issues.
Have Wiper System Inspected
Dealers will tighten wiper nuts to proper specifications if needed, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The windshield wiper systems on these vehicles may have been improperly installed or secured, causing wipers to fail during operation.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your motorhome is a 2014-2015 model with a Thor Palazzo name.
What should I do if my wipers stop working?
Contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020 to have your wiper system inspected by a dealer.
Contact Thor
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thor to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V096000 — Thor Thor Hello, I own a Thor that is covered by recall 17V096000 from Thor. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V096000 (February 14, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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