THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW (2019) recall — Visibility
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2018-2019 Outlaw motorhomes without rear reflex reflectors, which can reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Owners must have reflectors installed by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Missing rear reflex reflectors can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Thor is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw motorhomes that were built without rear reflex reflectors. This makes the vehicles less visible to other drivers, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact TMC for free reflector installation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224429-thor-outlaw-2019-motorhome-missing-rear-reflectors-increase-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224429-thor-outlaw-2019-motorhome-missing-rear-reflectors-increase-crash-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V482000
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“Thor Outlaw 2019 Motorhome: Missing Rear Reflectors Increase Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224429-thor-outlaw-2019-motorhome-missing-rear-reflectors-increase-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V482000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V482000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicles lack rear reflex reflectors, which are required by law to improve visibility. Without these reflectors, the motorhome can be harder for other drivers to see, especially at night or in low-light conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Thor Outlaw motorhomes with model 29J are affected. Motorhome drivers and passengers are most at risk due to reduced visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Thor Outlaw motorhome is a 2018-2019 model with the 29J designation. The recall covers vehicles manufactured without rear reflex reflectors.
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What to do — step by step
Contact TMC Customer Service
Call 1-877-855-2867 to schedule free installation of rear reflectors.
What NHTSA says to do
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC0000157.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The vehicles were manufactured without rear reflex reflectors, which are required by law to improve visibility.
How can I tell if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your Thor Outlaw motorhome is a 2018-2019 model with the 29J designation.
What should I do if I own an affected motorhome?
Contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867 to arrange free installation of the missing reflectors.
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 18V482000 — Thor Motor Coach Thor Motor Coach Hello, I own a Thor Motor Coach that is covered by recall 18V482000 from Thor Motor Coach. The official recall notice states: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC0000157. 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 #18V482000 (July 19, 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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