Thor Palazzo recalls
13 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Thor Palazzo, across model years 2013–2019. Every recall repair is free at any Thor dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Palazzo by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Thor Palazzo model years, the 2016 drew the most owner complaints (5).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Thor Palazzo model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | no data |
| 2014 | 3 | no data |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
Thor Palazzo recalls by model year
Most common Thor Palazzo problems
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Latest Thor Palazzo recalls
- THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER (2020) recall — Equipment
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2019-2020 Challenger motorhomes due to potential unexpected movement of the slide-out room, which could increase injury risk. Owners should contact customer service for free software updates.
- THOR PALAZZO (2019) recall — Suspension
Thor is recalling 2019 Palazzo motorhomes with loose steering and tie rod arm bolts that could increase crash risk. Owners must have steering components inspected by authorized dealers.
- THOR PALAZZO (2019) recall — Exterior Lighting
Thor recalls 2017-2019 motorhomes with potentially nonworking rear lights that could increase crash risk. Owners should contact TMC customer service for updates on remedy.
- THOR MOTOR COACH TUSCANY (2013) recall — Visibility
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2013 Tuscany motorhomes due to potential wiper system failure causing reduced driver visibility. Owners should contact TMC for free repairs or replacements.
- THOR MOTOR COACH ACE (2018) recall — Equipment
Thor is recalling 2018 motor coaches with specific fire extinguishers that may not function properly during fires, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Thor or Kidde for a free replacement.
Recall timeline
When the Thor Palazzo recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Thor Palazzo problems & complaints
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the Thor Palazzo; the most reported area is equipment. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
- Owner complaints
- 10
- Service bulletins (TSBs)
- 2+
- Crashes / fires reported
- 0 / 0
- Defect investigations
- 1
See Thor Palazzo complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
What to do if your Thor Palazzo is recalled
- Confirm it’s yours. Recalls cover ranges of VINs, so check your VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
- Heed any warning. A do-not-drive or park-outside recall applies until the repair is done.
- Call a Thor dealer with your VIN and book the repair. It’s free by law, whatever the vehicle’s age.
- Ask about a loaner or tow if parts are back-ordered or the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.
- Paid for the same fix already? Keep the receipt and ask Thor about reimbursement.
Every Thor Palazzo recall, by model year
2019 Thor Palazzo — 3 recalls
2018 Thor Palazzo — 3 recalls
2017 Thor Palazzo — 4 recalls
2016 Thor Palazzo — 4 recalls
2015 Thor Palazzo — 4 recalls
2014 Thor Palazzo — 3 recalls
Thor Palazzo recall questions
How many recalls does the Thor Palazzo have?
We have 13 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Thor Palazzo, covering model years 2013–2019. The most recent was issued Jun 30, 2019 (Equipment).
Which Thor Palazzo model year has the most recalls?
The 2017 Thor Palazzo has the most, with 4 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
What are the most common Thor Palazzo recall problems?
By system: Equipment (6), Visibility (3), Suspension (2), Exterior Lighting (1).
Is it safe to drive a recalled Thor Palazzo?
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
How do I check if my Thor Palazzo has an open recall?
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Thor dealer can also look it up.
Are Thor Palazzo recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires Thor to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Thor dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.