Thor Motor Coach Challenger wipers problems

Filed Aug 7, 2023 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2014 Thor Challenger RV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH in a heavy rainstorm, the windshield wipers became inoperable, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact stated that during the failure, the windshield wiper setting was set to high speed; however, the windshield wiper module failed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the RV was previously serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V162000 (Visibility). The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Sep 7, 2021 · Visibility · TX

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.

Filed May 24, 2021 · Visibility · TX

Windshield wipers stopped working during a rainstorm. The passenger side was stuck below the windshield and caused the driver side to also stop operating.

Filed Mar 16, 2021 · Visibility · 26,000 miles · IN

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.

Filed Nov 5, 2020 · Visibility · 18,000 miles · IN

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.

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Visibility · 1,500 miles · TX

I have trouble with the windshield wipers since I first bought this rv. It will go past the windshield, and not come back up. I have tried to repair it, but it works itself loose. This is almost any time I use the wipers. I have to readjust them.

Filed Oct 10, 2019 · Visibility · DE

Thor wiper issue still continues. In april 2019, I had my rv in for the wiper recall. The dealer tightened the acorn nuts holding the wiper arms and told me the remedy had been performed. Within several months it failed again. I reached out to thor on october 7, 2019 and spoke with brian in customer service and explaining my problem, he told me I had a linkage issue that caused the wiper to over travel and jam with the driver wiper. He recommend I take it to a thor repair dealership claiming there was another recall for this problem. The dealer he recommended only serviced rv's that were purchased there. I then called back to customer service and spoke with tom overton. He told me there was nothing thor could do since it was out of warranty and the recall had been performed. He gave me a part number 0268084, and the name and number of a place to order a new wiper assembly (total value rv) I was told the cost would be 700.32 plus shipping. I decided to order new wiper arms and knurled nuts to replace the original one for 217.54 plus shipping. I have currently removed the passenger side wiper to keep from jamming but the driver side wiper overshoots the windshield also causing it to be ineffective. *dt

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Visibility · 16,000 miles · FL

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

Filed Oct 20, 2018 · Visibility · 16,782 miles · WI

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.

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Visibility · 8,548 miles · OH

Wipers flop to one side and get stuck. Took to the dealer for recall and still not fixed. Has been a problem since new.