Recall 18V482000: Thor Motor Coach
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 18V482000 was filed by Thor Motor Coach and received on July 19, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: VISIBILITY.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 119.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on August 16, 2018.
- Production dates listed: July 18, 2017 to June 12, 2018.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thor Outlaw motorhomes, model 29J. These vehicles were manufactured without the rear reflex reflectors, which can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence (official text)
Missing rear reflex reflectors can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
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.
Notes and contacts as published
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Manufacturer campaign number: RC0000157.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR COACH | OUTLAW | 2018 to 2019 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw listed in the notice
- 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw listed in the notice
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