CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL
- Problem
- Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thor Rize and Scope motorhomes. The solar panel frame may fracture around the mounting bolts, allowing the panel to detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A detached solar panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the lower bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2024. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000298.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain motorhomes have a solar panel whose frame may crack around the mounting bolts. Over time, the panel can come loose from the vehicle and detach while driving.
A detached solar panel can land on the road and become a hazard to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair. The dealer will replace the lower bracket at no cost to you.
Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2024. You can also contact Thor Motor Coach customer service at 1-877-855-2867 with questions about this recall, which Thor lists as RC000298.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thor Motor Coach Redundant Rize | 20222024 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach Rize | 20212023 |
| Thor Motor Coach Scope | 2021202220232024 |