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NHTSA Recall 23V068000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

Thor Motor Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,557 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thor Motor Coach Rize.

1,557
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2023
owners notified (March 28)
NHTSA campaign23V068000
Manufacturer campaignRC000289
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report receivedFebruary 10, 2023
Owner notificationMarch 28, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Rize and Scope camper vans. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V068000

Make and modelModel years
Thor Motor Coach Rize2021, 2022, 2023
Thor Motor Coach Scope2021, 2022, 2023

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.