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Year · Make · Model

2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

6
Open recalls
7
NHTSA complaints
1
Defect investigations
2
Service bulletins

Consumer complaints

7 filed
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • STRUCTURE:BODY
    4
  • Electrical System
    1
  • VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Unknown OR Other
    1
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND Members
    1

Recalls

6 campaigns
18V812000·VISIBILITY2018-11-16

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

RiskIf the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000165.

18V572000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2018-08-29

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw motorhomes, model 29J. The 12V wiring for the coach may have been improperly wired to the battery instead of wired through a circuit breaker.

RiskIn the event of an electrical short circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

FixTMC will notify owners, and dealers will correct the circuit's wiring, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000160.

18V482000·VISIBILITY2018-07-19

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Outlaw motorhomes, model 29J. These vehicles were manufactured without the rear reflex reflectors, which can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

RiskMissing rear reflex reflectors can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTMC will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC0000157.

18V120000·SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY2018-02-19

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw recreational vehicles, model 29J. The sofa seat belt bracket may not meet the strength requirements and may not adequately restrain an occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

RiskIf the bracket does not meet the strength requirements, the anchorage may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

FixTMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000151.

17V758000·EQUIPMENT2017-11-22

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

RiskIn the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

FixThor 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.

17V381000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2017-06-15

Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2018 Outlaw 29H motorhomes. The affected vehicles were built incorrectly with a 15 amp fuse for the awning light instead of a 2 amp fuse.

RiskIf the awning light circuit short circuits, the incorrect fuse may increase the risk of a fire.

FixTMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 15 amp fuse with a 2 amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2017. Owner's may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000143.

NHTSA investigations

2 actions
PE24023·STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS2024-08-14 → 2026-01-16

Trailer Hitch Receiver Structure May Crack and Separate

PE24023·TRAILER HITCHES2024-08-14 → 2026-01-16

Trailer Hitch Receiver Structure May Crack and Separate

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