2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outlaw years
- Not enough data 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw. That ranks 5th out of 20 Outlaw model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 100%). There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Challenger, Miramar, Magnitude, Outlaw, Omni, and Palazzo motorhomes. The vehicle control system software may cause the slide-out room to move unexpectedly.
Risk: Unexpected movement of the slide-out room can increase the risk of a injury.
Fix: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will update the affected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 28, 2019. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000170.
Visibility
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system
Problem: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw motorhomes, model 29J. The 12V wiring for the coach may have been improperly wired to the battery instead of wired through a circuit breaker.
Risk: In the event of an electrical short circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will correct the circuit's wiring, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000160.
Visibility
Problem: 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."
Risk: Missing rear reflex reflectors can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Problem: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019 Thor Four Winds, Chateau, Freedom Elite, Majestic, Outlaw, Quantum and Vegas motorhomes built on modified Ford E-450 chassis. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk: The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: TMC has notified owners, and dealers will tighten U-bolts to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000156.
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly
Problem: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw recreational vehicles, model 29J. The sofa seat belt bracket may not meet the strength requirements and may not adequately restrain an occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: If the bracket does not meet the strength requirements, the anchorage may fail in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000151.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Trailer Hitch Receiver Structure May Crack and Separate (PE24023) — opened Aug 14, 2024, closed Jan 16, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The trailer hitch mounting brackets failed (metal sheered) where the hitch mounts to the frame. It attaches at 2 points, and both points malfunctioned. My trailer almost separated from the RV while I was driving. There was only about 5% of the metal remaining, even though I was only towing 1100 lbs…
The bolts used to mount the RV body to the frame are substandard and spaced too far apart. The RV body weight causes these bolts to begin shearing off. Once one shears off, the entire RV becomes unstable and causes more bolts to fail. On this RV, all of the bolts from the front of the coach to the…
Other Thor Motor Coach Outlaw years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Outlaw | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Outlaw | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Outlaw | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Outlaw | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Outlaw | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Outlaw | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Outlaw | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | 6 |
| 2018 Outlaw | 7 | 6 |
| 2017 Outlaw | 3 | 5 |
| 2016 Outlaw | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Outlaw | 1 | 5 |
| 2014 Outlaw | 4 | 5 |
| 2013 Outlaw | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 Outlaw | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 Outlaw | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Outlaw | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Outlaw | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Outlaw | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Outlaw | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outlaw model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.