2016-2017 Thor Motor Outlaw and Thor Motor Coach Outlaw recall: hinge and attachments

Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall on December 13, 2016. It covers about 209 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 209
reported: Dec 13, 2016
owners notified: Feb 6, 2017
related complaints: 2

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments

What is wrong: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 16V893000

Affected vehicles

Thor Motor Outlaw 2016 2016
Thor Motor Coach Outlaw 2017 2017

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about body problems.

2016 Thor Motor Outlaw 2017 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw

Questions about recall 16V893000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Thor Motor Outlaw and Thor Motor Coach Outlaw hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 16V893000, reported on December 13, 2016, covers about 209 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V893000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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