2019 THOR OUTLAW Recalls (5)

Campaign:
18V120000 on 02/20/2018
Component:
Seat belts: rear:buckle assembly
Manufactured:
07/17/2017 - 02/05/2018
Affected:
65
Defect:
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."
Consequence:
If the bracket does not meet the strength requirements, the anchorage may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
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.
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.

Campaign:
18V385000 on 06/12/2018
Component:
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Manufactured:
03/11/2018 - 05/01/2018
Affected:
691
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
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.

Campaign:
18V482000 on 07/24/2018
Component:
Visibility
Manufactured:
07/17/2017 - 06/11/2018
Affected:
119
Defect:
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."
Consequence:
Missing rear reflex reflectors can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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.

Campaign:
18V572000 on 09/03/2018
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
07/17/2017 - 08/22/2018
Affected:
138
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
In the event of an electrical short circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
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.
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.

Campaign:
18V812000 on 11/19/2018
Component:
Visibility
Manufactured:
09/19/2016 - 08/16/2018
Affected:
1,485
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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 is expected to begin january 15, 2019. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000165.
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.

2019 THOR OUTLAW TSB

Bulletin:
LTR 110317
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This letter stated that there was one (1) service notification issued for the month of october, 2017.

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