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Thor Motor Coach Scope Recall 21V396: Solar Panel Junction Box May Short and Overheat, Risking Fire

NHTSA campaign 21V396, reported May 26, 2021, 53 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain motorhomes equipped with the Flex-190 solar panel may have a junction box that can short electrically. An electrical short can cause the junction box to overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.

Authorized dealers will install a new solar panel and junction box at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2021. If you have questions, contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 and reference recall number RC000226. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V396Thor Motor Coach
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2022 Rize, Scope, Sequence, and Tellaro vehicles. The Flex-190 Solar Panel junction box may short.
Risk
An electrical short can cause the junction box to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new solar panel and junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000226.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Thor Motor Coach Rize2022
Thor Motor Coach Scope2022
Thor Motor Coach Sequence2022
Thor Motor Coach Tellaro2022