Recall 18V120 affects 65 2018-2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw RVs for a weak sofa seat belt bracket. Free repair at franchised Thor Motor Coach dealers.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 65 2018-2019 Outlaw recreational vehicles because the sofa seat belt bracket fails to comply with seat belt anchorage strength requirements. If the bracket fails during a crash, the seat belt anchorage can lose restraint strength and increase injury risk; the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The sofa seat belt bracket in the 2018-2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw is part of the belt anchorage for the sofa seating position. Its job is to hold the seat belt buckle and anchor point firmly to the vehicle structure. When a passenger is buckled in, that bracket helps the belt restrain the passenger during a crash.
On affected Outlaw recreational vehicles, the bracket design does not meet the required strength standard for seat belt anchorages. Thor Motor Coach traced the problem to a design error: the anchorage cannot hold the full FMVSS 210 test load. In a crash, that leaves the sofa seat belt without the required holding strength, so the belt does not restrain an occupant as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The bracket is part of the seat belt mounting hardware, so normal use does not give an owner a clear symptom that the anchorage lacks the required strength.
Who's affected?
The scope is limited to Outlaw motorhomes from the 2018 and 2019 model years with the same rear seat belt buckle assembly.
| 2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2018 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | seat belt |
| Units affected | 65 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
NHTSA campaign 18V120 describes a bracket that lacks required strength, leaving the anchorage vulnerable to failure in a crash and increasing injury risk. Use the vehicle with care and schedule the bracket replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer to schedule the free sofa seat belt bracket repair that strengthens the rear seat belt anchorage.
- Bring the recall notice if Thor Motor Coach mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V120 when you call.
- Avoid using the sofa seating position for travel until the bracket repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Thor Motor Coach technician installs a new bracket for the sofa seat belt anchor so the bracket meets federal seat belt anchorage strength requirements. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the normal warranty claim process, not through a separate reimbursement program. Ask the service desk how the warranty claim process applies if you have prior repair paperwork for the sofa seat belt bracket.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| February 19, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 4, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 19, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| April 19, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 19, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V120?
Recall 18V120 covers 65 2018-2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw model 29J recreational vehicles. The sofa seat belt bracket does not meet the strength requirement and can fail in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will install a new bracket for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 18V120. If it is, contact a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer to schedule the sofa seat belt bracket repair. Reference recall RC000151 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Thor Motor Coach dealers will install the new sofa seat belt bracket free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the sofa seat belt anchorage can fail in a crash. If the bracket does not hold as required, the seated occupant has less restraint protection, increasing injury risk. The repair path is a free dealer-installed replacement bracket.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V120000 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach customer service | 1-877-855-2867 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V120 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V120000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →