Thor Motor Coach ACE, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane and 4 more (2013): Visibility
Recall 18V705000 · Oct 9, 2018 · Thor Motor Coach
2,854
vehicles affected
2,854
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V705000
- Date
- Oct 9, 2018
- Maker
- Thor Motor Coach
- Units affected
- 2,854
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2013 Thor Ace, Daybreak, Challenger, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper system may have been incorrectly installed, causing the wipers to fail during use, reducing driver visibility.
What can happen
A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the windshield wiper system is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the wiper system as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000161.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach | Ace | 2013 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Challenger | 2013 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Daybreak | 2013 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Hurricane | 2013 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Outlaw | 2013 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Palazzo | 2013 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Tuscany | 2013 |
| Thor Motor Coach | Windsport | 2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V705000?
8 models: Thor Motor Coach Ace (2013), Thor Motor Coach Challenger (2013), Thor Motor Coach Daybreak (2013) and 5 more, about 2,854 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V705000?
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the windshield wiper system is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the wiper system as needed, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000161.
What can happen?
A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.