The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V812000·Announced 2018-11-16

Thor Motor Coach Recalls 2017-2019 Motorhomes for Windshield Shade Defect

Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2017-2019 Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes because the driver's windshield roller shade may unroll unexpectedly, blocking visibility.

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 defect poses a risk of harm by blocking driver visibility and increasing crash risk, but no injuries or crashes have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The recall involves 1,485 vehicles where the motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Thor Motor Coach will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during driving. The recall began on January 10, 2019. 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, CHALLENGER, MIRAMAR
Brand
THOR MOTOR COACH
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
1,485

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 (3)

  • OUTLAW
  • CHALLENGER
  • MIRAMAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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