The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V893000·Announced 2016-12-13

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2016-2017 Outlaw Motorhomes for Door Hinge Defect

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2016-2017 Outlaw motorhomes because rear cargo door hinge welds may be inadequate, potentially causing the door to open with excessive force.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that increases the risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Outlaw motorhomes, specifically models 37BG, 37LS, 37RB, 38RE, and 38RF. These vehicles were manufactured between January 13, 2016, and December 8, 2016. The recall involves 209 affected vehicles.

The defect involves rear cargo door hinges with welds that may be inadequate for securing the hinge pin to the hinge plate. If the welds are insufficient, the hinge may fail, causing the door to open with more force than normal, which increases the risk of injury.

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hinge weld thickness and replace 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH, THOR MOTOR OUTLAW
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
209

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • OUTLAW

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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