Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure5
- Unknown or other1
- Visibility1
- Steering1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw.
| 2018630 15 Nov 2018 | Accessories On certain motorhomes, the motorized windshield shade on the driver's side could lower itself without warning while the vehicle is in motion. This could obstruc… |
| 2018459 29 Aug 2018 | Electrical On certain motorhomes, the 12-volt main power wire was not connected to a circuit breaker during the manufacturing process. In the event of a short circuit, an … |
| 2018383 19 Jul 2018 | Lights And Instruments Certain motorhomes may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The v… |
| 2018101 21 Feb 2018 | Seats And Restraints Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 210 - Seat Belt Anchorages. Due to a design error, the seat belt bracket fo… |
| 2017613 7 Dec 2017 | Accessories On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessi… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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."
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."
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
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Thor Motor Coach told its dealers about the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10169044 | This letter stated that there were no Service Bulletins or Technical Service Bulletins issued for the month of November, 2019. |
| 10124236 | This letter stated that there was one (1) Service Notification issued for the month of October, 2017. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Trailer Hitch Receiver Structure May Crack and Separate
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation