CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Thor Motor Outlaw has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (3 reports).
2016 Thor Motor Outlaw recalls
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.
Windshield Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility
Certain Thor Motor Coach motorhomes from model years 2014 to 2016 may have windshield wiper systems that were installed or secured incorrectly.
Windshield wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility
Certain 2014-2015 Thor Motor Coach motorhomes may have windshield wiper systems that were improperly installed and not properly secured.
Rear Cargo Door Hinge Can Fail and Let Door Open Suddenly
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.
Motorhome Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes, Risking Crash
The automatic transmission shift cable bracket may be incorrect, and the shift cable may be improperly adjusted.
Motorhome Missing Water Weight Label Can Cause Overloading
Certain 2016 Thor Motor Coach motorhomes built between February and April 2015 may have a missing water weight entry on the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity label.
Most common 2016 Thor Motor Outlaw problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
What owners report
EXIT DOOR LOCK BROKE, PREVENTING US FROM EXITING THE MOTORHOME. TRIMARK BRAND LOCK SET IS BOTH A DEAD BOLT AND SPRING LATCH. SPRING LATCH BROKE INTO TWO PIECES AND REMAINED IN THE LOCKED POSITION. TRIMARK HAS MADE A REPLACEMENT LOCK SET TO REPLACE THIS DEFECTIVE SET. SO TRIMARK IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. THOR ONLINE FORUM AND OTHER RV FORUMS REPORT THIS DEFECT AND OTHERS NECESSITATING VEHICLE EXIT VIA A WINDOW. IN AN EMERGENT NEED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THIS DEFECT COULD PROVE DISASTROUS. WE WERE PARKED WHEN THIS HAPPENED TO US. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING THAT THE LOCK SET WAS FAILING. *TT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-53 MOTORHOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MOTOR COACH HEADQUARTERS (701 COUNTY RD 15, ELKHART, IN 46516) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STILL FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AGAIN. NOW DURING A RAINSTORM, THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER GOES BELOW THE LOWER WINDOW AND EVENTUALLY BINDS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE. I THEN HAVE TO GET OUT, REALIGN THE WIPER ARMS AND RETIGHTEN THE NUTS. I ALSO HAVE PROBLEMS WHEN USING THE INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION. TH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 THOR OUTLAW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR RV EGRESS WINDOW DEATCHED FROM THE RV WHILE BEING OPERATED AT 60 MPH. THIS IS LOCATED IN THE BUNK AREA ABOVE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENERAL RV WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE WINDOW WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFED AND DID NOT RESPOND TO THE CONTACT'S CONCERNS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500. WHEN THE EGRESS WINDOW DETACHED THE 2ND TIME, THE CAR BEHIND ME DID AN AGGRESSIVE MANEUVER BY SPEEDING AROUND ME AND APPLIED HIS BRAKES WHILE IN FRONT OF ME, FORCING ME TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE DRIVER NO
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTER DESCRIBING WIPER FUNCTIONS AND DAMAGE DONE TO MY RV AS A RESULT. ..UPDATED 05/15/17 *BF *AS *CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 THOR OUTLAW 37RB RV. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SLIDE OPENED. THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE SLIDE TO HIT VEHICLES IN ANOTHER LANE. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE MOTORS FOR THE SLIDES AND ADJUSTED THE SLIDE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. BECAUSE THE WIPER FAILURE RECURRED, THE WINDOWS FOGGED AND THE DEFROSTER DID NOT DEFROST THE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SYSTEM WAS WORKING PROPERLY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACT
2016 Thor Motor Outlaw questions
Does the 2016 Thor Motor Outlaw have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2016 Thor Motor Outlaw: Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Windshield Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility; Windshield wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility; Rear Cargo Door Hinge Can Fail and Let Door Open Suddenly; Motorhome Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes, Risking Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Thor Motor Outlaw?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (3), Seat Belts (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Thor Motor 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.