Recall 17V162000: Thor Motor Coach
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 17V162000 was filed by Thor Motor Coach and received on March 13, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 8,617.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on May 5, 2017.
- Production dates listed: December 12, 2012 to March 9, 2016.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. These vehicles have windshield wiper systems that may have been improperly installed and secured, possibly causing the wipers to fail during use.
Consequence (official text)
Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
TMC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wiper arm securing nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.
Notes and contacts as published
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 listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR | HURRICANE | 2016 |
| THOR MOTOR | MIRAMAR | 2016 |
| THOR MOTOR | OUTLAW | 2016 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | ACE | 2014 to 2016 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHALLENGER | 2014 to 2016 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | DAYBREAK | 2014 to 2016 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | HURRICANE | 2014 to 2015 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | MIRAMAR | 2014 to 2015 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | OUTLAW | 2014 to 2015 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | WINDSPORT | 2014 to 2016 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2015 Thor Motor Coach Ace listed in the notice
- 2016 Thor Motor Coach Ace listed in the notice
- 2015 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane listed in the notice
- 2016 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane listed in the notice
- 2015 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw listed in the notice
- 2016 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw listed in the notice
- 2015 Thor Motor Coach Windsport listed in the notice
- 2016 Thor Motor Coach Windsport listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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