2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw.
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- Ford Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Stripped Chassis): 2 of 2 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2019 Motorhome Chassis
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Thor Motor Coach recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Thor Motor Coach
Seat Belts #18V120000 · 2018 · 65 units
Problem: 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."
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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension #18V385000 · 2018 · 691 units
Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2019 thor four winds, chateau, freedom elite, majestic, outlaw, quantum and vegas motorhomes built on modified ford e-450 chassis. the u-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk: The loose u-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tmc has notified owners, and dealers will tighten u-bolts to the proper torque, free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2018. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000156.
Visibility #18V482000 · 2018 · 119 units
Problem: 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."
Risk: Missing rear reflex reflectors can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System #18V572000 · 2018 · 138 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of an electrical short circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Visibility #18V812000 · 2018 · 1,485 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment #19V504000 · 2019 · 1,554 units
Problem: Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2019-2020 challenger, miramar, magnitude, outlaw, omni, and palazzo motorhomes. the vehicle control system software may cause the slide-out room to move unexpectedly.
Risk: Unexpected movement of the slide-out room can increase the risk of a injury.
Fix: Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will update the affected software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin august 28, 2019. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000170.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls filed by Thor Motor Coach for the 2019 Outlaw. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.