2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw. The newest campaign is 18V812000. NHTSA received the report on 16 Nov 2018. The NHTSA record gives the component Visibility. NHTSA has 7 complaints on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 18V812000, in the NHTSA record

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.

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 112,245 units in total.

18V81200016 Nov 2018Visibility
18V57200029 Aug 2018Electrical System
18V48200019 Jul 2018Visibility
18V12000019 Feb 2018Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
17V75800022 Nov 2017Equipment
17V38100015 Jun 2017Electrical System

18V812000Received 16 Nov 2018. 1,485 units.
Visibility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Manufacturer campaign number RC000165. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jan 2019.
18V572000Received 29 Aug 2018. 138 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of an electrical short circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Manufacturer campaign number RC000160. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Oct 2018.
18V482000Received 19 Jul 2018. 119 units.
Visibility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Missing rear reflex reflectors can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Manufacturer campaign number RC0000157. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Aug 2018.
18V120000Received 19 Feb 2018. 65 units.
Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the bracket does not meet the strength requirements, the anchorage may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Manufacturer campaign number RC000151. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Apr 2018.
17V758000Received 22 Nov 2017. 110,400 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 2018.
17V381000Received 15 Jun 2017. 38 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the awning light circuit short circuits, the incorrect fuse may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Thor Motor Coach. Manufacturer campaign number RC000143. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Aug 2017.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

7 complaints, 9 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Structure		5
Electrical System		1
Steering		1
Unknown or Other		1
Visibility		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 26 Jan 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2022, with 2 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE24023	Preliminary evaluation	Trailer Hitch Receiver Structure May Crack and Separate	Structure / Frame and Members	14 Aug 2024	16 Jan 2026

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2018 Thor Motor Coach OutlawThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/thor-motor-coach/outlaw/2018/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Thor Motor Coach

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw?: 112,245 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Thor Motor Coach Outlaw have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, model years 2007 to 2026. 6 of them name the 2018 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw name most often?: Structure: 5 of 9 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.