2020 Thor Motor Coach OutlawProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2020 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-504 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure31

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2020 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.

100%repaired · 2022 Q2

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Recall 20V-339 · Jun 9, 2020 · 71 vehicles · 71 repaired

Risk. If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2021 Q1

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 19V-609 · Aug 20, 2019 · 1,941 vehicles · 1,694 repaired

Risk. The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2020 Q4

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 19V-504 · Jun 30, 2019 · 1,554 vehicles · 1,313 repaired

Risk. Unexpected movement of the slide-out room can increase the risk of a injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2020 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
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In owners' words

What Outlaw owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

There is a recall on the windows. I received the notice from NHTSA in Jan of 2023. I have been trying to get Thor to perform the repair for 14 months, without success. The windows "could" fall off. In fact, one of my windows did fly off on the freeway and go through the windshield of a passenger…
Complaint 11578472 · Mar 20, 2024
The double pane windows on the sides of the motorhome separate which allows the window pane to fall off into the road while traveling. This pane of glass falling out at highway speeds could cause serious harm to other travelers and vehicles.
Complaint 11497369 · Dec 14, 2022
Hello We took the RV on our trip in Nov 2021 and noticed cold air entering the cabin near the driver and passenger feet. After pulling the 45degress trim that covers sits between the floor and wall I noticed that is a gap and I could see the road. Upon further investigation it looks like the side…
Complaint 11460748 · Apr 14, 2022

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