2015 THOR PALAZZO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 THOR PALAZZO
The 2015 THOR PALAZZO has received a total of 6 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 Electrical System (1 complaint), Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 THOR PALAZZO
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2015 THOR PALAZZO, potentially affecting up to 114,142 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 15V004000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 154 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Challenger, Four Winds 5000, Hurricane, Miramar, Chateau Citation, Chateau, Windsport, and Palazzo motorhomes manufactured April 24, 2014, to December 11, 2014, and equipped with certain Latitude awnings manufactured by Carefree of Colorado. The affected awnings may have screws that attach the lateral arm brackets to the mounting brackets that were...
Consequence: The screws could fail, causing the supporting bracket to fail, and the awning to fall and potentially strike and injure a person beneath it.
Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the defective screws, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000097.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 THOR PALAZZO
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 THOR PALAZZO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Thor Palazzo. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the rear driver’s side window detached from the motorhome and hit the road. The contact stated that he continued driving to his destination. The motorhome was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR NOT HOLDING A CHARGE AND THE HOT WATER HEATER WOULD NOT HEAT THE WATER AFTER USE. THE RADIO AND THE DASH CAMERA WERE INOPERABLE. THE 12 VOLT PLUGS ON THE DASH WERE NOT WORKING. THE 7 WAY PLUG IN THE BACK OF THE CAMPER DROPPED OFF AND WAS REPAIRED. THE LIGHT INDICATORS FOR THE LEVELING JACK APPEARED TO BE MALFUNCTIONING WHEN SETTING UP THE COACH. THERE WAS WATER FOUND IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. ONE OF THE TOPPERS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE AWNING HAD TO BE ADJUSTED. MULTIPLE INDICATOR LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH, INCLUDING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, LOW COOLANT LIGHT AND OTHERS. *JS
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR NOT HOLDING A CHARGE AND THE HOT WATER HEATER WOULD NOT HEAT THE WATER AFTER USE. THE RADIO AND THE DASH CAMERA WERE INOPERABLE. THE 12 VOLT PLUGS ON THE DASH WERE NOT WORKING. THE 7 WAY PLUG IN THE BACK OF THE CAMPER DROPPED OFF AND WAS REPAIRED. THE LIGHT INDICATORS FOR THE LEVELING JACK APPEARED TO BE MALFUNCTIONING WHEN SETTING UP THE COACH. THERE WAS WATER FOUND IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. ONE OF THE TOPPERS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE AWNING HAD TO BE ADJUSTED. MULTIPLE INDICATOR LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH, INCLUDING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, LOW COOLANT LIGHT AND OTHERS. *JS
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR NOT HOLDING A CHARGE AND THE HOT WATER HEATER WOULD NOT HEAT THE WATER AFTER USE. THE RADIO AND THE DASH CAMERA WERE INOPERABLE. THE 12 VOLT PLUGS ON THE DASH WERE NOT WORKING. THE 7 WAY PLUG IN THE BACK OF THE CAMPER DROPPED OFF AND WAS REPAIRED. THE LIGHT INDICATORS FOR THE LEVELING JACK APPEARED TO BE MALFUNCTIONING WHEN SETTING UP THE COACH. THERE WAS WATER FOUND IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. ONE OF THE TOPPERS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE AWNING HAD TO BE ADJUSTED. MULTIPLE INDICATOR LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH, INCLUDING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, LOW COOLANT LIGHT AND OTHERS. *JS
2015 THOR MOTOR COACH. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NUMEROUS DEFECTS ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR NOT HOLDING A CHARGE AND THE HOT WATER HEATER WOULD NOT HEAT THE WATER AFTER USE. THE RADIO AND THE DASH CAMERA WERE INOPERABLE. THE 12 VOLT PLUGS ON THE DASH WERE NOT WORKING. THE 7 WAY PLUG IN THE BACK OF THE CAMPER DROPPED OFF AND WAS REPAIRED. THE LIGHT INDICATORS FOR THE LEVELING JACK APPEARED TO BE MALFUNCTIONING WHEN SETTING UP THE COACH. THERE WAS WATER FOUND IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. ONE OF THE TOPPERS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE AWNING HAD TO BE ADJUSTED. MULTIPLE INDICATOR LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH, INCLUDING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, LOW COOLANT LIGHT AND OTHERS. *JS
Safety Rating for the 2015 THOR PALAZZO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 THOR PALAZZO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 THOR PALAZZO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 THOR PALAZZO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR PALAZZO
- 2015 THOR PALAZZO (current)
- 2016 THOR PALAZZO — 6 complaints
- 2017 THOR PALAZZO — 3 complaints
- 2018 THOR PALAZZO — 0 complaints
- 2019 THOR PALAZZO — 1 complaint
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- THOR CITATION — 4 total complaints
- THOR PINNACLE — 4 total complaints
- THOR SPORT UTILITY — 4 total complaints