NHTSA recall 16V893000
Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Thor Motor Outlaw and 1 more
Reported Dec 13, 2016209 vehicles affectedThor Motor CoachBuilt Jan 13, 2016 – Dec 8, 2016
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.
The 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.