Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V572000 Reported August 29, 2018

Short in 12v circuit may cause fire

Thor Motor Coach · N/A · 138 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V572000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000160
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
138
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 29, 2018
Completion Rate
66.67

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2018-2019 outlaw motorhomes, model 29j. the 12v wiring for the coach may have been improperly wired to the battery instead of wired through a circuit breaker.

Safety Consequence

In the event of an electrical short circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Tmc will notify owners, and dealers will correct the circuit's wiring, free of charge. the recall began october 9, 2018. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000160.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference recall ID 18V572000 or campaign RC000160.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V572000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V572000?

NHTSA recall 18V572000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on August 29, 2018. It addresses: Short in 12v circuit may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 138 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V572000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000160. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.