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2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Door (structure)

    NHTSA 21V845000 Reported 424 vehicles potentially affected Thor Motor Coach

    Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The external compartment outer door skin may separate from the motorhome during transit.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the compartment door skin and replace the door as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.…

  2. Visibility

    NHTSA 18V812000 Reported 1,485 vehicles potentially affected Thor Motor Coach

    Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

    Remedy: 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…

  3. Equipment

    NHTSA 17V758000 Reported 110,400 vehicles potentially affected Thor Motor Coach

    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, preventing the extinguisher…

    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…

  4. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 16V893000 Reported 209 vehicles potentially affected Thor Motor Coach

    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.

    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…

  5. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 16V492000 Reported 49 vehicles potentially affected Thor Motor Coach

    Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outlaw motorhomes manufactured January 15, 2016, to June 24, 2016. The affected vehicles are missing a warning label near the fuel fill station. This label warns operators not to smoke while in the presence of flammable vapors.

    Remedy: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install the warning label, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact TMC's Customer Service Department at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this…

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,100 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The front entry area and steps are falling down leaving an opening between the lower step and door (pictures in attached file). Every time we enter the coach the steps sag, drop, and the floor dips. W”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 23, 2021 · Structure

“I was driving when the vehicle suddenly lost power; as it coasted to a stop, the cabin filled with gas smell. I stopped the vehicle and noticed significant amount of gasoline dripping from the engine.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 1, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system

Compare Thor Motor Coach Outlaw model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Thor Motor Coach Outlaw model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2007 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw10
2008 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw20
2009 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw20
2010 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw20
2011 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw20
2012 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw21
2013 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw30
2014 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw54
2015 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw51
2016 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw01
2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw53
2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw67
2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw62
2020 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw34
2021 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw12
2022 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw01
2023 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw10
2024 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw10
2025 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw20
2026 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw10

Checking a specific 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw

How do I know if my 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Thor Motor Coach dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V492000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Thor Motor Coach models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.