THOR CHALLENGER 2016: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V162000

Make Model Year
THOR CHALLENGER 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-05-05 2017-03-13 2017-03-15

Production Dates: 2012-12-12 - 2015-03-10

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8617

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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

Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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

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.