Windshield wipers get stuck in the up position. Going highway speed in heavy rain. Lost visibility. Spoke with Larry Long with the federal safety agency. He advised that I make this report and that there are active recalls for this problem.
2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger: windshield wiper failure
7 of the 7 complaints about the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 100%
- typical mileage
- 16,782
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
- 20167
- 20153
- 20143
- 20131
What owners say
Windshield wipers stopped working during a rainstorm. The passenger side was stuck below the windshield and caused the driver side to also stop operating.
Windshield wipers failed to work while traveling in rain conditions. The passenger wiper travels into the driver side wipers mechanism and prevents them from working. This has occurred on multiple occasions after being "fixed" by thor under a recall. Never have they replaced the system, only washers and tightened bolts. Traveling in the rain at night and then again in daylight both on the highway, at 55-70 MPH. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at no cost.
Windshield wipers stopped working during rainstorm. They were stuck, the driver side was past the front windshield on the left and the passenger side was stuck in the middle of the windshield but lower than the windshield itself. The consumer stated the windshield wiper was replaced by dealer at no cost.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 thor challenger rv. While driving various speeds, the passenger side windshield wiper linkage was loose and became locked with the driver's side wiper. The failure obstructed the contact's view. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called camping world of tampa (4811 mcintosh rd, dover, fl 33527, (888) 851-2832), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 16,000. The VIN was not available. *dt
The wiper blades malfunction. When driving with the wipers on, the right wiper gets stuck under the left wiper and both become inoperable. We have been caught in heavy rains several times with the same results. I went from 26 inch wiper blades to 21 inch blades and the same thing happened. I have removed the right side wiper, and use the left wiper sparingly. It has happened when I am driving 65 MPH and when I have seen stationary. I have discovered that many people are having the same problem. My only solution is I have been using rainx. There is a problem with the wiper assembly and there does not seem to be a fix for the problem. It is extremely unsafe to drive my vehicle with this present problem. There will be a serious accident if this problem is not remedied.
Wipers flop to one side and get stuck. Took to the dealer for recall and still not fixed. Has been a problem since new.
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE motorhomes. The windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.
- Risk
- If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify it is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the system as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1‑877‑855‑2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000146. Note: Although some of the vehicles included in this recall have previously been remedied under recalls 17V‑096 or 17V‑162, the vehicles may need additional repairs under this campaign.
Recall number 17V555000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V162000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger?
7 of 7 owner complaints about the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger (100%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Thor Motor Coach Challenger?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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