The 2016 Thor Motor Outlaw has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 120,708 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility/wiper. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT17V7580002017-11-22110,400 affected
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged,…
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product…
VISIBILITY17V5550002017-09-071,105 affected
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Ace, Challenger, Daybreak, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, Windsport, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Tuscany XTE motorhomes. The windshield wipers may fail due to the system being incorrectly installed or secured.
Consequence
If the windshield wipers cannot be used, driver visibility would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system to verify it is installed correctly, repairing or replacing the system as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000146. Note:…
VISIBILITY17V1620002017-03-138,617 affected
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. These vehicles have windshield wiper systems that may have been improperly installed and secured, possibly causing the wipers to fail during use.
Consequence
Failure of the windshield wipers may impair the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wiper arm securing nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.
STRUCTURE16V8930002016-12-13209 affected
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Outlaw motorhomes, models 37BG, 37LS, 37RB, 38RE and 38RF, manufactured January 13, 2016, to December 8, 2016. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds that may be inadequate for securing the hinge pin to the hinge plate.
Consequence
If the welds are insufficient, the hinge may fail and the door could open with more force than normal, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hinge weld thickness, replacing the hinge as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.
POWER TRAIN15V7190002015-10-30209 affected
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ace, Challenger, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport vehicles manufactured July 14, 2015, to October 16, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without…
Consequence
If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners on TMC's behalf, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000110.
EQUIPMENT15V2240002015-04-15168 affected
Defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Four Winds, Citation, Outlaw, Chateau, Siesta, and Freedom Elite motorhomes manufactured February 14, 2015, to April 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the water weight carrying capability information on the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity…
Consequence
If the vehicle is loaded to its weight capacity without including the weight of the water carried onboard, the motorhome may be overloaded. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners and will provide a new OCCC label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2015. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000099.
Complaints by component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
SEAT BELTS
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Exit door lock broke, preventing us from exiting the motorhome. Trimark brand lock set is both a dead bolt and spring latch. Spring latch broke into two pieces and remained in the locked position. Trimark has made a replacement lock set to replace this defective set. So trimark is aware of this…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-53 motorhome. The contact stated that the vehicle had a recall for the windshield wipers. The vehicle was taken to the motor coach headquarters (701 county rd 15, elkhart, in 46516) where the vehicle was repaired; however, the windshield wipers still failed to…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 thor outlaw. The contact stated that the rear rv egress window deatched from the rv while being operated at 60 mph. This is located in the bunk area above the front passenger side.the vehicle was taken to general rv where it was diagnosed that the window detached and…”
“Please see attached letter describing wiper functions and damage done to my rv as a result. ..updated 05/15/17 *bf *as *cn”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 thor outlaw 37rb rv. While driving 55 mph, the slide opened. The failure could cause the slide to hit vehicles in another lane. The manufacturer replaced the motors for the slides and adjusted the slide, but the failure recurred. Also, when driving in the rain for the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 thor outlaw 37rb rv. While driving 55 mph, the slide opened. The failure could cause the slide to hit vehicles in another lane. The manufacturer replaced the motors for the slides and adjusted the slide, but the failure recurred. Also, when driving in the rain for the…”
“While driving on the highway I was hit in the side of the head by the upper safety belt assembly and nut causing me to swerve off the road and almost hit construction barrels on the side of the road. Had my wife take a picture of the nut that came off. I also had my passenger check the seat belt…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE20021 Opened 2020-11-23 · closed 2024-12-13
Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures
On November 23, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE20021 to investigate allegations of inoperative Trimark THP 060-1650 door lock/latches originally equipped on model years (MY) 2015-2017 Class A and Class C motorhomes.ODI received forty-six Vehicle Owner’s Questionnaires (VOQs) describing…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Thor Motor Outlaw as of
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