THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW (2019) recall — Visibility
Thor Motor Coach recalls 2017-2019 Outlaw motorhomes due to windshield roller shade unrolling while driving, potentially blocking visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must contact TMC for a free fix by January 10, 2019.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2017-2019 Outlaw motorhomes because the windshield roller shade can unroll while driving, blocking the driver's visibility and raising crash risk. Affected owners should contact TMC customer service for a free fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224426-thor-motor-coach-2019-outlaw-motorhomes-windshield-shade-unrolls-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224426-thor-motor-coach-2019-outlaw-motorhomes-windshield-shade-unrolls-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V812000
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“Thor Motor Coach 2019 Outlaw Motorhomes: Windshield Shade Unrolls Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224426-thor-motor-coach-2019-outlaw-motorhomes-windshield-shade-unrolls-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V812000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V812000).
Why it’s dangerous
The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seat can unroll without warning while driving. This blocks the driver's visibility, which could lead to a crash if the driver cannot see the road clearly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw motorhomes are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential visibility issues while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Thor Motor Coach Outlaw motorhome was made between 2017 and 2019. The recall covers specific models: Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw.
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What to do — step by step
Contact TMC Customer Service
Call 1-877-855-2867 to get a free fix for the windshield roller shade.
What NHTSA says to do
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 began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000165.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The windshield roller shade can unroll without warning while driving, blocking the driver's visibility and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your Thor Motor Coach Outlaw motorhome was made between 2017 and 2019. The recall covers Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw models.
What should I do if I own an affected motorhome?
Contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 to get a free fix for the windshield roller shade.
Contact Thor Motor Coach
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thor Motor Coach to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V812000 — Thor Motor Coach Thor Motor Coach Hello, I own a Thor Motor Coach that is covered by recall 18V812000 from Thor Motor Coach. The official recall notice states: 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 began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000165. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V812000 (November 16, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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