THOR PALAZZO (2016) recall — Visibility
Thor is recalling 2014-2016 motorhomes where windshield wipers may fail due to incorrect installation, risking reduced driver visibility and crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Thor is recalling certain 2014-2016 motorhomes because windshield wipers might not work properly due to incorrect installation. This could reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227450-thor-2014-2016-motorhomes-wiper-system-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227450-thor-2014-2016-motorhomes-wiper-system-failure-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V555000
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“Thor 2014-2016 Motorhomes: Wiper System Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227450-thor-2014-2016-motorhomes-wiper-system-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V555000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V555000).
Why it’s dangerous
If windshield wipers fail, driver visibility decreases, which can lead to crashes. This happens because the wiper system may be incorrectly installed or secured.
Who’s affected
Owners of Thor motorhomes from 2014 to 2016 are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if wipers fail during use.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Thor motorhome is from 2014 to 2016. The recall includes models like Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE.
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What to do — step by step
Contact TMC Customer Service
Call 1-877-855-2867 to have the wiper system inspected and repaired or replaced if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Do I need to do anything if my motorhome was already fixed in a previous recall?
Yes, even if your vehicle was previously fixed under recalls 17V-096 or 17V-162, you may need additional repairs under this campaign.
How do I know if my wiper system is faulty?
If your windshield wipers stop working unexpectedly, the system may be faulty due to incorrect installation or securing.
When did this recall start?
The recall began on September 27, 2017.
Contact Thor
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thor to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V555000 — Thor Thor Hello, I own a Thor that is covered by recall 17V555000 from Thor. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #17V555000 (July 9, 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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