Recall 25V301 affects 42 2025-2026 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw motorhomes for step brackets that loosen. Repair is free at any franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 42 2025-2026 Outlaw motorhomes because the removable step assembly can loosen and detach when someone uses it. Detached steps increase the risk of injury, and Thor Motor Coach dealers will secure the clip-on bracket mounting bolts free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The removable step assembly on 2025-2026 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw motorhomes gives occupants a stable step into and out of the coach. The clip-on bracket holds that step assembly to the body structure, and its mounting bolts are supposed to keep the bracket tight during normal use and road vibration.
On affected Outlaw motorhomes, the bracket mounting bolts were installed without the locking fluid that helps hold the assembly in place. Without that thread locking compound, the bolts can work loose. Once the bracket loosens, the removable steps can detach from the motorhome instead of staying secured at the doorway.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner does not get a specific light, chime, or built-in alert that confirms the step bracket bolts have loosened.
Who's affected?
Both model years name the same THP56-143 clipon bracket tied to the body step or ladder structure.
| 2026 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2025 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw | body structure |
| Units affected | 42 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
The entry step can detach while a person is using it, increasing the risk of injury. Treat the step as unsafe until the bracket is replaced, especially if it shifts or feels loose under weight. Use another safe entry path when practical. Repair is free at any franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer to schedule the free step-bracket replacement that secures the removable step assembly.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 25V301 when you call.
- Avoid using the removable steps until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Thor Motor Coach technician replaces the step bracket for the removable step assembly. The repair addresses the clip on bracket mounting bolts that can loosen and let the steps detach. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, so the dealer repair is free. Thor Motor Coach uses the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan for owners who already paid for this step bracket repair. Bring repair paperwork and proof of payment to the service desk or contact Thor Motor Coach customer service for claim instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 8, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 4, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 7, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| July 7, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 7, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V301?
Recall 25V301 covers 42 2025-2026 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw motorhomes with removable step assemblies. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts can loosen, which allows the steps to detach. Thor Motor Coach dealers will replace the step bracket for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 25V301. If it is, contact a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer to schedule the step bracket replacement. Reference recall number 25V301 when you call. The 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 replace the step bracket free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury from steps that detach while someone is using them. Until the dealer completes the free bracket replacement, use extra care around the removable step assembly and schedule the repair with a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer.
When did Thor Motor Coach notify owners?
Thor Motor Coach mailed owner notification letters on June 4, 2025. If you bought the motorhome used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer with recall number 25V301.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V301000 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach customer service | 1-877-855-2867 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V301 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V301000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →