2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw, 2016 Thor Motor Outlaw Recall: Affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds that may be…
NHTSA campaign 16V893000 · Structure · filed Dec 13, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Outlaw motorhomes, models 37BG, 37LS, 37RB, 38RE and 38RF, manufactured January 13, 2016, to December 8, 2016. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds that may be inadequate for securing the hinge pin to the hinge plate.
The risk
If the welds are insufficient, the hinge may fail and the door could open with more force than normal, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hinge weld thickness, replacing the hinge as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach | Outlaw | 2017 |
| Thor Motor | Outlaw | 2016 |
Related recalls
More Thor Motor Coach Outlaw recalls
- 2025–2026 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw — Clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the…
- 2023–2026 Thor Motor Coach Axis and 13 other models — Slide-Out room can be deployed without the parking brake…
- 2017 Thor Motor Coach Challenger and 2 other models — External compartment outer door skin may separate from the…
- 2019–2021 Thor Motor Coach Aria and 7 other models — Adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may…
- 2020–2021 Thor Motor Coach Ace and 9 other models — Adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame…
Other campaigns involving Thor Motor Coach vehicles
- 2023–2024 Thor Motor Coach Dazzle and 7 other models — Solar panel mounting brackets may become loose or break…
- 2023–2024 Thor Motor Coach Dazzle and 5 other models — Adhesive securing the solar panels to the roof may fail…
- 2025–2026 Thor Motor Coach Chateau and 7 other models — A P-clamp may not have been installed, allowing the Liquid…
All Thor Motor Coach Outlaw recalls → · All Thor Motor Coach recalls →
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V893000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.