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September 28, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V755000
A gas leak increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V755
Manufacturer Thor Motor Coach
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 162
Summary
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2022 Scope and Rize motorhomes. The LP gas line may be too short and improperly installed, creating an excessive bend in the line which could rupture and leak.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the LP gas line and reroute it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000243.
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.
Scope
Recall Repair Instructions
| Recall # | 21V-755
2021-598 | ||
| Description/Title: | 18M Rize/Scope LP Hose | ||
| Affected Product Line(s): | Certain model year 2022
18M Rize and Scope motorhomes | ||
| Service Campaign # : | RC000243 | Released Date: | 11/12/2021 |
| Repair Code: | TMCRC10104V | Document Date: | 11/12/2021 |
| Time Allowed: | 1.3 | Document Revision: | A |
Issue:
On certain model year 2022 Rize & Scope motorhomes, the LP hose between the solenoid valve and LP regulator was improperly installed at a 90-degree angle. In addition, the LP hose that was installed during production is too short and is causing the bend in the LP hose to become more prominent. Due to the bend in the line, the LP hose could rupture and possibly lead to a leak in the LP hose. This could cause a fire, which could result in serious injury or death.
Parts Needed:
- Drill/Screw Gun
- Self-Tapping Screws Parts Required:
- TMC Recall Part #0513655 – 54” LP Hose
- Shop Supplies o P-clamps (as needed) o Pipe Dope / Teflon Tape
*NOTE- Please be sure to include cost of shop supplies (i.e. p-clamps) during claim process
Instructions: IMPORTANT! – Be sure to turn off LP before starting repair process.
Examples of Improperly Installed LP Hose
- Remove the existing p-clamps.
- Loosen the fittings where the hose goes into the tank and where the hose goes into the regulator.
- Remove the LP hose.
- Install the new, longer hose (54”) in the same way as the old one.
- Ensure the hose sweeps where the fittings go into the regulator and tank.
- Be sure to keep hose clear of any sharp edges.
- Perform LP test to ensure everything is installed and working properly.
Thor Motor Coach
1-877-500-1020
NHTSA Recall # 21V-755
Transport Canada Recall # 2021-598
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Safety Recall: 21V-755
Safety Advisory: RC000243
November 2021
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This notice applies to your vehicle: «VIN»
«Owner_name»
«Street»
«City», «State» «Zip»
Dear «Owner_name»:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Thor Motor Coach (TMC) has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2022 Rize and Scope motorhomes. As a result, TMC is conducting a safety recall. We apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause you; however your safety and continued satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us.
Reason for this recall
It has been discovered that on certain model year 2022 18M Rize and Scope motorhomes, the LP hose between the solenoid valve and LP regulator was improperly installed at a 90-degree angle. In addition, the LP hose that was installed during production is too short and is causing the bend in the LP hose to become more prominent. Due to the bend in the line, the LP hose could rupture and possibly lead to a leak in the LP hose. This could cause a fire, which could result in serious injury or death.
What we will do
TMC has contacted your selling dealer and has instructed them on how to remove the current LP hose and properly install a longer LP hose. This will be done at no cost to you the owner. The remedy should take approximately up to 75 minutes to perform.
What we need you to do
At your earliest convenience, please contact your dealer and schedule an appointment to have this remedy completed. To locate the nearest authorized TMC service center, please visit https://www.thormotorcoach.com/locate–a–service–center/. If you have questions concerning this recall or if you need any assistance, please contact the TMC Warranty/Service Department by mail at TMC, P.O. Box 1486, Elkhart, IN 46515-1486, by phone at 877-855-2867, or email at Recalls@TMCRV.com.
If you had appropriate repairs completed prior to receipt of this recall notice, and if you incurred any direct cost in connection with obtaining such repair, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement from TMC by contacting the TMC Warranty/Service Department.
If after contacting TMC Customer Service you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this situation, you may also submit a written complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590. You may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153; or go to https://www.safercar.gov.) Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
cc: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Chronology :
8/25/2021 – TMC was notified by an authorized service center that four units were experiencing LP line failures. They were occurring between the solenoid valve and LP regulator.
8/25/2021- 9/20/2021 – TMC conducted investigations in the field and in production to determine the cause of the failures and if similar units were experiencing similar issues.
9/21/2021 – TMC Safety Committee met and determined that a recall was required to correct the issue.
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | RIZE | 2022 |
| THOR MOTOR COACH | SCOPE | 2022 |
8 Associated Documents
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
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Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V755-7828.PDF 215.371KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V755-3296.pdf 645.791KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-21V755-3661.pdf 139.415KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V755-1950.PDF 211.124KB
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Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V755-7448.pdf 932.509KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1
RCLQRT-21V755-8043.PDF 211.225KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-2
RCLQRT-21V755-2518.PDF 211.308KB
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL RC000243 This notice applies to vehicle: «VIN» «Dealer_name» «Street» «City», «State» «Zip» Dear Dealer: This Safety Recall Notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the United States National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and The Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act and is important for your safety. Thor Motor Coach (TMC) decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain models of the below listed motorhomes. It has been discovered that on certain model year 2022 18M Rize and Scope motorhomes, the LP hose between the solenoid valve and LP regulator was improperly installed at a 90-degree angle. In addition, the LP hose that was installed during production is too short and is causing the bend in the LP hose to become more prominent. Due to the bend in the line, the LP hose could rupture and possibly lead to a leak in the LP hose. This could cause a fire, which could result in serious injury or death. The required action is to remove the current LP hose and properly install a longer LP hose. The remedy should take approximately up to 75 minutes to perform. Dealers that have stock units impacted by this recall can access the full list of affected VINs sold to their dealership by accessing the “Service Campaign” portion of the TMC Advantage Web Portal. If any unit on this list has been retail sold you are asked to notify the retail owner as soon as possible of this recall because their vehicle was not registered at the time the retail notice was mailed. Please immediately register any retail sold units on this list. As a reminder, you are required by law to complete this recall on any stock units in inventory prior to retail sale. Any vehicle lessor receiving this notice must forward a copy to the lessee within 10 days. If you have questions concerning this recall, please contact the TMC Warranty/Service Department by mail at TMC, P.O. Box 1486, Elkhart, IN 46515-1486, or by phone at (877) 500-1020. We apologize for this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of customer safety and continued satisfaction with our products. Sincerely, Thor Motor Coach Re: NHTSA Recall No. 21V-755 Transport Canada No. 2021-598
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