CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Outlaw motorhomes, models 37BG, 37LS, 37RB, 38RE and 38RF, manufactured January 13, 2016, to December 8, 2016. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds that may be inadequate for securing the hinge pin to the hinge plate.
- Risk
- If the welds are insufficient, the hinge may fail and the door could open with more force than normal, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hinge weld thickness, replacing the hinge as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain motorhomes built between January 13, 2016 and December 8, 2016 have rear cargo door hinges with welds that may not be strong enough to hold the hinge pin to the hinge plate. If the welds are inadequate, the hinge can fail and the door may open with more force than normal, which raises the risk of injury.
Owners will be notified by Thor Motor Coach. Authorized dealers will inspect the thickness of the hinge welds and replace the hinge if needed. The inspection and any hinge replacement are free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. You can contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-500-1020, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Motor Outlaw | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | 2017 |