The 2016 Thor Palazzo has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 114,110 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT17V7580002017-11-22110,400 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,…
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 online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product…
VISIBILITY17V5550002017-09-071,105 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 at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000146. Note:…
VISIBILITY17V0960002017-02-142,483 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 number for this recall is RC000128.
SUSPENSION16V4680002016-06-27122 affected
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tuscany XTE, Palazzo, and 2016-2017 Venetian motorhomes manufactured September 9, 2015, to January 12, 2016. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Consequence
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and Detroit Axle service centers, subsidiaries of Daimler Trucks, the manufacturer of the chassis, will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Thor Motor Coach Customer service department at 1-877-500-1020, or Daimler Trucks North…
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
2injuries
EQUIPMENT
1
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“A bracket holding the front fiberglass cap or facia to the frame came loose and fell off on the interstate I-94 in wisconsin, making a big clunk under our motorcoach causing several cars to swerve avoiding the metal bracket laying in the road. We had to pull over on the busy interstate to assess…”
“The vehicle was stationary when I found the double pane window coming apart. If I had been driving down the road or highway the glass would have came off into on coming traffic or hit a car behind me. The windows are made by herh windows. I believe another company has bought them out now.*dt*jb”
“We are very concerned the windows on our 2016 palazzo with only 12000 miles on it has windows that are separating. They started separating at 8000. We have 5 windows that are separating and all of the sudden are hanging off the motor home. It would be devastating if they fell off and hit another…”
“We are very concerned the windows on our 2016 palazzo with only 12000 miles on it has windows that are separating. They started separating at 8000. We have 5 windows that are separating and all of the sudden are hanging off the motor home. It would be devastating if they fell off and hit another…”
“The wood floors in the cargo bays of my class 'a' motorhome were not sealed during manufacturing, which allowed water to enter the bays and rotting the wood floors. This resulted in a hazardous condition while the vehicle is in motion where items, in the bays, could fall under the tires or…”
“On april 5, 2016, as we were driving in south carolina, on a divided highway at about 65 mph, when with no warning, with no warning, the overhead cabinet directly over our heads came crashing down on us. It hit me on the head and shoulder, and hit my husband, jeff, on his arm and hand. Jeff…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Thor Palazzo as of
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