2013 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Thor Motor Coach Palazzo. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Doors, windows, steps and lights: 7 complaints
What a tech checks: Mostly adjustments and wear: steps that stop halfway on a bad switch, doors out of alignment after a slide shifted, exterior lights with a corroded ground. Before you buy: Every door, lock, window and light.
Other: 1 recall, 1 complaint
Recall 17V758000 (22/11/2017): EQUIPMENT
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 from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Fix: 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 Safety Recall" for more information.
Tires: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Age, load range and pressure. RV tires age out before they wear out, and an underrated tire on a heavy trailer is a blowout waiting to happen. Before you buy: Read the DOT date and the load range on the sidewall.
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What owners reported to NHTSA
10/25/2020, VISIBILITY/WIPER: VISIBILITY THROUGH FRONT STATIONARY PORTION OF DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS COMPROMISED DUE TO INTERNAL "FOGGING" OF TWO-PANE GLASS WINDOW. REAR PORTION OF WINDOW SLIDES FORE AND AFT. AT SOME SUN ANGLES THIS FOGGING OBSCURES DRIVER'S VIEW OF LEFT SIDE MIRROR MAKING VIEW OF ONCOMING/PASSING TRAFFIC DIFFICULT.
07/12/2021, VISIBILITY/WIPER: The front driver and passenger window seals or some other component in the windows failed and the windows are fogged up. This makes it difficult to use the side view mirrors on the coach.
06/15/2021, VISIBILITY/WIPER: Driver and passenger windows are fogging up unexpectedly which causes loss of view. This is very dangerous when driving as it is difficult to see my side mirrors.
06/10/2013, TIRES,EQUIPMENT: 2013 THOR PALAZZO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE WATER LINE ISSUES AND PROBLEMS WITH TIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV WAS DELIVERED TO HIM WITH OUT OF ROUND. AN IMMEDIATE BREAK IN THE WATER LINE OCCURRED A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING THE RV. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHEN DRIVING THE RV, THE RIDE WAS HORRIBLE, ROUGH AND EXTREMELY NOISY, AS WELL AS HARD TO HANDLE. THE CONSUMER LATER LEARNED IT WAS DUE TO TH
02/27/2020, VISIBILITY/WIPER: THOR USES HEHR DOUBLE-PANE WINDOWS IN MOST OF THEIR PRODUCTS. THE WINDOWS FREQUENTLY SEPARATE, AND THE GLASS PANES CAN FALL-OUT ON THE ROAD, CREATING A HAZARD.
02/21/2018, EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE MY VIN NUMBER. HOWEVER, RECALL INCLUDES MY MANUFACTURED DATE OF OCTOBER 2012. CAMPAIGN NUMBER FL-634.*DT*JB
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Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.