THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW (2019) recall — Electrical System
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw motorhomes due to a potential electrical short that could cause fire. Owners should contact TMC for free wiring repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of an electrical short circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Thor Motor Coach is recalling specific 2018-2019 Outlaw motorhomes because their electrical wiring may not have a circuit breaker, increasing fire risk. This affects owners who need to have the wiring corrected to prevent fire hazards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224428-thor-motor-coach-2018-2019-outlaw-motorhomes-fire-risk-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224428-thor-motor-coach-2018-2019-outlaw-motorhomes-fire-risk-from · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V572000
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“Thor Motor Coach 2018-2019 Outlaw Motorhomes: Fire Risk from Electrical Short.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224428-thor-motor-coach-2018-2019-outlaw-motorhomes-fire-risk-from. Based on NHTSA recall #18V572000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V572000).
Why it’s dangerous
The 12V wiring for the coach may be improperly connected directly to the battery instead of going through a circuit breaker. This can cause an electrical short circuit, which increases the risk of fire if the wiring is damaged or overloaded.
Who’s affected
Owners of Thor Motor Coach 2018-2019 Outlaw motorhomes with model 29J are affected. Those who use the motorhome for extended periods or in areas with high electrical load are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Thor Motor Coach Outlaw motorhome is a 2018-2019 model with the 29J specification. The recall started in October 2018 and applies to specific wiring configurations.
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What to do — step by step
Contact TMC Customer Service
Reach out to Thor Motor Coach at 1-877-855-2867 to schedule a free wiring correction for your motorhome.
What NHTSA says to do
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will correct the circuit's wiring, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000160.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The 12V wiring for the coach may have been improperly wired to the battery instead of going through a circuit breaker, which can cause a fire risk during an electrical short circuit.
How can I check if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your Thor Motor Coach Outlaw motorhome is a 2018-2019 model with the 29J specification, as this is the specific model affected by the recall.
What should I do if I have the affected motorhome?
Contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 to arrange a free wiring correction for your motorhome.
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 18V572000 — Thor Motor Coach Thor Motor Coach Hello, I own a Thor Motor Coach that is covered by recall 18V572000 from Thor Motor Coach. The official recall notice states: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will correct the circuit's wiring, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000160. 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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Where this comes from
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 #18V572000 (August 29, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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