Model year record

2018 THOR MOTOR COACH Outlaw

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 12 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V812000

Visibility

Component
Visibility
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
1,485
Reported to NHTSA
2018-11-16
Owners notified
2019-01-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

TMC 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V572000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
138
Reported to NHTSA
2018-08-29
Owners notified
2018-10-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

TMC 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V482000

Visibility

Component
Visibility
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
119
Reported to NHTSA
2018-07-19
Owners notified
2018-08-16

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

TMC 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V120000

Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
65
Reported to NHTSA
2018-02-19
Owners notified
2018-04-04

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

TMC 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V758000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
110,400
Reported to NHTSA
2017-11-22
Owners notified
2018-01-15

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 Safety Recall" for more information.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V381000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
38
Reported to NHTSA
2017-06-15
Owners notified
2017-08-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

TMC 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body515,000 mi
Unknown or other2
Visibility: glass, side/rear2
Electrical system1
Steering1
Structure: frame and members14,000 mi

The 2017 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.