CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (5 reports).
2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw recalls
Windshield shade can unroll and block driver view
The motorized roller shade over the windshield at the driver's seat can unroll without warning while the motorhome is being driven.
Wiring May Lack Breaker Protection, Creating Fire Risk
Certain 2018 and 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw motorhomes (model 29J) may have their 12V coach wiring connected directly to the battery instead of being routed through a circuit breaker.
Motorhome may lack rear reflectors, raising crash risk
Certain 2018-2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw motorhomes were built without rear reflex reflectors, which are required under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
Sofa seat belt bracket may fail in a crash
Certain 2018-2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw motorhomes (model 29J) have a sofa seat belt bracket that may not meet federal strength requirements for seat belt anchorages.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in these recreational vehicles may become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected, or may require excessive force to operate.
Wrong awning light fuse can cause a fire risk
Certain motorhomes were built with a 15 amp fuse protecting the awning light circuit when the correct part is a 2 amp fuse.
Most common 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 5 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
Windows have detached from adhesive and the window does not shut or seal. There is a recall on the windows for this problem but when I put my vin number in here it does not come up as a recall.
Lippert tow hitch (part#360231) Failure - hitch is known to shear off of rig when towing.
the coach has a know design flaw its in the what the walls are attached to the flooring of the coach....the design was under spec'ed (9) 3" screws over a 55" span approx 9-10" apart) and the hardware used was put under excessive force causing the screws used to hold the walls in place and attached to the floor to sheer and break causing the walls to separate from the floor and the coach structure to become comprimised , with wall sag , wall separations gapping between the walls and floor and excessive dash bouncing while driving once these screws sheered the rest of the structure becomes weak causing other structure concerns... this has been brought to the manufactures attention in multiple
The contact owns a 2018 Thor Outlaw RV. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the chassis was rattling and shaking. The contact pulled off the road safely. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired for the chassis failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
It seems that Thor did not install the proper amount of wall screws to the floor. This is causing wall separation the causing the dash to come loose from the walls and cause the steering column to be unstable This is a high rate of failure on these units on the Thor outlaw toy hauler models
2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw questions
Does the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw: Windshield shade can unroll and block driver view; Wiring May Lack Breaker Protection, Creating Fire Risk; Motorhome may lack rear reflectors, raising crash risk; Sofa seat belt bracket may fail in a crash; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (5), Electrical System (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.