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Thor Motor Coach Scope Recall 23V068: Awning May Extend While Driving, Creating a Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 23V068, reported February 10, 2023, 1,557 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2021 through 2023 Thor Motor Coach Rize and Scope camper vans may have a retractable awning that extends unintentionally during transit. An awning that opens while the vehicle is moving can become a distraction for the driver or a road hazard for other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.

An authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer will install an additional ignition cutoff wire harness at the BT12 module. This repair is free of charge. Owners were notified by letter mailed March 28, 2023.

If you own an affected vehicle, contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 and reference recall RC000289 to schedule the free repair. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V068Thor Motor Coach
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Rize and Scope camper vans. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Risk
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional ignition cutoff wire harness at the BT12 module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000289.
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 Rize202120222023
Thor Motor Coach Scope202120222023