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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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