The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V572000·Announced 2018-08-29

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2018-2019 Outlaw Motorhomes for Electrical Fire Risk

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018-2019 Outlaw 29J motorhomes because improper 12V wiring may increase the risk of fire during an electrical short circuit.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improper electrical wiring) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw motorhomes, model 29J. The recall involves 138 vehicles where the 12V wiring for the coach may have been improperly wired directly to the battery instead of through a circuit breaker.

The defect presents a safety hazard because, in the event of an electrical short circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will correct the circuit's wiring free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
138

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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