Recall 18V812000: 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 18V812000 was filed by Thor Motor Coach and received on November 16, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: VISIBILITY.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 1,485.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on January 10, 2019.
- Production dates listed: September 20, 2016 to August 17, 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 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.
Consequence (official text)
If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
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 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000165.
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: RC000165.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| THOR MOTOR COACH | CHALLENGER | 2017 to 2019 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | MIRAMAR | 2017 to 2019 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | OUTLAW | 2017 to 2019 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw listed in the notice
- 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw listed in the notice
- 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw listed in the notice
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