- The problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The external compartment outer door skin may separate from the motorhome during transit.
- The risk
- A door skin that separates during transit can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the compartment door skin and replace the door as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000247.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Thor Outlaw Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Thor Outlaw have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2021 for the door.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Outlaw year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Thor Outlaw recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outlaw motorhomes manufactured January 15, 2016, to June 24, 2016. The affected vehicles are missing a warning label near the fuel fill station. This label warns operators not to smoke while in the presence of flammable vapors.
- The risk
- An operator that smokes near the fuel fill station with flammable vapors present can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install the warning label, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact TMC's Customer Service Department at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000120.
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Thor Outlaw: every year compared
All Outlaw years2017 Thor Outlaw vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Thor Outlaw | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2017 Thor Palazzo | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Thor Outlaw
Does the 2017 Thor Outlaw have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Thor Outlaw: door (October 2021); hinge and attachments (December 2016); labels (June 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Thor Outlaw had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Thor Outlaw a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Thor Outlaw year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2017 Thor Outlaw has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data