2021 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE
The 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (2 complaints), Equipment (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE, potentially affecting up to 6,771 vehicles.
Recall 23V759000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL
| 2,295 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 23V285000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 2,919 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sequence, 2021-2024 Rize, Scope, Tellaro, 2023-2024 Dazzle, and Twist motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i generator sets. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the injection pump module (IPM) may have inadequate clamp force, possibly resulting in a gasoline leak.
Consequence: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000294.
View full details →Recall 23V068000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,557 vehicles affected
Defect: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Rize and Scope camper vans. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500 Promaster. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V068000 (Equipment) regarding the awning. The recall remedy had been completed at General RV Center (1577 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073). The contact stated that after having the recall repair completed, while driving less than 10 MPH, the contact heard the rotation sound indicating that the awning had deployed, landing into a tree and causing permanent damage to the awning. The contact had taken to the awning to the awning company and the dealer. The awning company had not provided any assistance or repair. While taking the vehicle to the dealer it was confirmed that the awning needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
While driving approximately 45 mph the awning engaged and fulling extended.
My unit is a 2022 Thor Scope 18M Class B RV built on a RAM Promaster 1500 chassis. The problem is not with the chassis but the build by Thor. The solar panel on the roof is not secure and the aluminum panel is ripping through the bolts. I caught mine early and only one bolt ripped through, however, there are several reports on the THOR Rize/Scope Owners (Future Owners and WannaBees) Facebook page where the panel attachment failed and the solar panel came off the van while driving.
My unit is a 2022 Thor Scope 18M Class B RV built on a RAM Promaster 1500 chassis. The problem is not with the chassis but the build by Thor. The solar panel on the roof is not secure and the aluminum panel is ripping through the bolts. I caught mine early and only one bolt ripped through, however, there are several reports on the THOR Rize/Scope Owners (Future Owners and WannaBees) Facebook page where the panel attachment failed and the solar panel came off the van while driving.
Safety Rating for the 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE
- 2021 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE (current)
- 2022 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE — 18 complaints
- 2023 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE — 3 complaints
- 2024 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE — 0 complaints
- 2025 THOR MOTOR COACH SCOPE — 0 complaints
Other THOR MOTOR COACH Models
- THOR MOTOR COACH HURRICANE — 63 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH PALAZZO — 55 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH WINDSPORT — 55 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH A.C.E. — 50 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH CHALLENGER — 43 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH MIRAMAR — 39 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH OUTLAW — 34 total complaints
- THOR MOTOR COACH FOUR WINDS — 31 total complaints