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2013 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 12, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 9, 2018
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo, most frequently naming the visibility, exterior lighting and other / unspecified categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Visibility555.6%
  • Exterior lighting222.2%
  • Other / unspecified111.1%
  • Tires & wheels111.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
18V705000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Oct 9, 2018
2,854 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A reduction of driver visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Thor Motor CoachManufacturer number RC000161View on NHTSA.gov
17V758000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 22, 2017
110,400 units potentially affected
The defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Thor Motor CoachView on NHTSA.gov
13V164000

EQUIPMENT

Apr 25, 2013
427 units potentially affected
The defect: Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Chateau, Chateau Sport, and Windsport; model year 2013 Palazzo and Four Winds Siesta and model year 2014 Majestic motorhomes manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 09, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
The risk: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
The remedy: Thor Motor Coach will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Thor at 1-877-855-2867 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Thor Motor CoachView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Visibility
Filed Jul 12, 2021

The front driver and passenger window seals or some other component in the windows failed and the windows are fogged up. This makes it difficult to use the side view mirrors on the coach.

NHTSA ID
11424347
Incident
Jul 12, 2021
Visibility
Filed Jun 15, 2021

Driver and passenger windows are fogging up unexpectedly which causes loss of view. This is very dangerous when driving as it is difficult to see my side mirrors.

NHTSA ID
11421048
Incident
Jun 1, 2021
Visibility
Filed Jan 9, 2021

PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAS STARTED FOR FOG OVER. MAKING IS MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE CLEARLY THRU THE RIGHT HAND OUTSIDE MIRROR.

NHTSA ID
11387320
Incident
Nov 15, 2020
Visibility
Filed Oct 25, 2020

VISIBILITY THROUGH FRONT STATIONARY PORTION OF DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS COMPROMISED DUE TO INTERNAL "FOGGING" OF TWO-PANE GLASS WINDOW. REAR PORTION OF WINDOW SLIDES FORE AND AFT. AT SOME SUN ANGLES THIS FOGGING OBSCURES DRIVER'S VIEW OF LEFT SIDE MIRROR MAKING VIEW OF ONCOMING/PASSING TRAFFIC DIFFICULT.

NHTSA ID
11366302
Incident
Oct 18, 2020
Mileage
74,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Feb 27, 2020

THOR USES HEHR DOUBLE-PANE WINDOWS IN MOST OF THEIR PRODUCTS. THE WINDOWS FREQUENTLY SEPARATE, AND THE GLASS PANES CAN FALL-OUT ON THE ROAD, CREATING A HAZARD.

NHTSA ID
11311947
Incident
May 9, 2017
Mileage
30,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Feb 21, 2018

BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE MY VIN NUMBER. HOWEVER, RECALL INCLUDES MY MANUFACTURED DATE OF OCTOBER 2012. CAMPAIGN NUMBER FL-634.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11074118
Incident
Feb 15, 2018
Mileage
9,500 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Jan 30, 2015

A FRIEND ON AN RV TOUR LET ME KNOW THAT MY RUNNING LIGHTS ON THE SIDE OF THE RV BLINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHEN YOU TURN ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND ON THE LEFT SIDE WHEN YOU TURN ON RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, THEY ARE WIRED IN REVERSE. I HAVE CONTACTED THOR AND THEY REFUSE TO CORRECT THE SAFETY ISSUE EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF THIS CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10679891
Incident
Oct 1, 2014
Mileage
7,000 mi
Other / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Jun 10, 2013

2013 THOR PALAZZO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE WATER LINE ISSUES AND PROBLEMS WITH TIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV WAS DELIVERED TO HIM WITH OUT OF ROUND. AN IMMEDIATE BREAK IN THE WATER LINE OCCURRED A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING THE RV. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHEN DRIVING THE RV, THE RIDE WAS HORRIBLE, ROUGH AND EXTREMELY NOISY, AS WELL AS HARD TO HANDLE. THE CONSUMER LATER LEARNED IT WAS DUE TO THE OUT OF ROUND TIRES.

NHTSA ID
10515255
Incident
Dec 18, 2012

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

LTR 120519

EQUIPMENT

This letter stated that there were no Service Bulletins or Technical Service Bulletins issued for the month of November, 2019.

LTR 110317

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Thor Motor Coach Palazzo by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2023010—
2022410—
2021020—
2020310—
2019140—
20181230—
2017621—
2016210—
2015010—
2014741—
2013Viewing840—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.