2014 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO
The 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywiper (4 complaints), Structurebody (2 complaints), and Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO, potentially affecting up to 114,229 vehicles.
Recall 17V758000 — EQUIPMENT
| 110,400 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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...
View full details →Recall 17V555000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 1,105 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V096000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 2,483 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Tuscany, Tuscany XTE and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper systems on these vehicles may have been improperly installed or secured, causing the wipers to fail during operation.
Consequence: If the windshield wipers fail, the driver would have decreased visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system, tightening the wiper nuts to the proper specifications, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's...
View full details →Recall 14V127000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 241 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Challenger and Tuscany recreational vehicles, and 2014 Tuscany XTE and Palazzo recreational vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, through August 8, 2013, and equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013 in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the...
Consequence: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Remedy: Thor will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2014. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is RC000088. Note: Until the microwave...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The passenger side front window is a 2 pane window and the seal between the 2 panes has failed and the window is fogging up which makes it difficult to see the side mirror on the passenger side of the motorhome. This makes driving difficult with the fogged window.
Many of the side windows are foggy and cant see out of them especially during hot sunny days. It is hard to see through them and view the mirrors on the drivers and passenger sides. 1 of the dual pane window assemblies is separating from the other window
WE HAVE HEHR WINDOWS ON OUR CLASS A RV THAT THE FRAMELESS WINDOW ADHESIVE HAS FAILED ON THREE WINDOWS AND POSSIBLY 3 OTHERS. ONE WINDOW THE LATCH HAS FAILED ALSO. THE WINDOWS WON'T PROPERLY CLOSE AND FLAP GOING DOWN THE ROAD. WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT THEM FLYING/FALLING OFF AS WE ARE DRIVING.*DT*JB*LN *TR
MY GRANDSON WAS LOCKED IN OUR MOTORHOME BECAUSE THE ONLY DOOR IN OUR COACH BROKE IN HALF INSIDE OUR DOOR. WE HAD TO BREAK A WINDOW ON OUR SLIDE OUT TO GET HIM OUT. REPLACED THE LOCK AND WINDOW AT OUR EXPENSE NOT TO MENTION I HEARD THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM AND SAFETY HAZZARD
THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS A DOUBLE PANE GAS SEALED TYPE. THE DOUBLE PANE SEAL HAS FAILED AND THE WINDOW HAS BECOME OPAQUE. IT HAS BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH THIS WINDOW. FROM A SAFETY STAND POINT THIS FAILURE IS CAUSING AN INABILITY TO VIEW THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR BECOMES ALMOST INVISIBLE.
Safety Rating for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO
- 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO — 9 complaints
- 2014 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO (current)
- 2015 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO — 0 complaints
- 2016 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO — 2 complaints
- 2017 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO — 6 complaints
- 2018 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO — 18 complaints
- 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO — 2 complaints
Other THOR MOTOR COACH Models
- THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 63 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT — 55 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH A.C.E. — 50 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 43 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR — 39 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW — 34 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 31 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH CHATEAU — 26 total complaints