repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Unexpected movement of the slide-out room can increase the risk of a injury.
2019 Thor Motor Coach OutlawProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-812 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Structure
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Visibility
Risk. If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Visibility
Risk. Missing rear reflex reflectors can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2019 Q3
Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
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.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Rear/other: buckle assembly
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thor Motor Coach.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Outlaw year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Outlaw median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, and the recalls they led to.
- Trailer Hitch Receiver Structure May Crack and SeparateNo recall
In owners' words
What Outlaw owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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