The solar panel mounted by Thor on top of the van detached and flew off while I was driving on the highway and encountered cross wind. From what was left on the solar panel bracket, it looks like there were cracks in the metal around where the bolts were attached for a long time. The solar panel brackets were very loose and floppy allowing the panel to move while the vehicle was in motion or under high wind.
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Recalls 3
Equipment: electrical: accessory generator: solar panel
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 23V759000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 23V285000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 23V068000 · Recall details
What 2021 Thor Motor Coach Rize owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving my Thor RIZE with the powered Carefree Awning, after a hard turn, the awning randomly partially deploys several times, then return to closed position. I have now added a mirror to allow me to see the awning while driving. A few times after the battery disconnect have been re-engaged after being off for a few days, the first hard turn will have a better chance to result in the awning deploying, however it has not been consistent enough to demonstrate the action to the service department, so no action have been taken by them in the last two years.
On several occasions the carefree electric awning would extend while driving. I had to pull the power fuse.
This is a Thor Motor company RV Build The added solar panel is improperly installed . The blots used are pulling through the frame and will break free from wind while on the highway.
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Is the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Rize reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Rize, 1.3 times a typical Rize model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Rize?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Rize have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and fuel system, gasoline.
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