THOR OUTLAW 2018: VISIBILITY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V482000

Make Model Year
THOR OUTLAW 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-08-16 2018-07-19 2018-07-25

Production Dates: 2017-07-18 - 2018-06-12

Manufacturers Involved: Thor Motor Coach

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RC0000157

Component: VISIBILITY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 119

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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

Missing rear reflex reflectors can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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

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.