2022 Thor Motor Coach Scope & Rize Motorhomes RC000243 Excessive Bend in LP Gas Line

September 28, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V755000

Excessive Bend in LP Gas Line

A gas leak increases the risk of a fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V755

Manufacturer Thor Motor CoacheBay logo

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 162

 

Summary

Thor Motor CoacheBay logo (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.

 


2022 Thor Motor Coach Scope
2022 Thor Motor Coach Scope

 


Thor Motor CoacheBay logo

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 โ€“ 54โ€ 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! โ€“ Be sure to turn off LP before starting repair process.

 

Examples of Improperly Installed LP Hose

 

  1. Remove the existing p-clamps.

 

  1. Loosen the fittings where the hose goes into the tank and where the hose goes into the regulator.

 

  1. Remove the LP hose.

 

  1. Install the new, longer hose (54โ€) in the same way as the old one.
    1. Ensure the hose sweeps where the fittings go into the regulator and tank.
    2. Be sure to keep hose clear of any sharp edges.

 

  1. Perform LP test to ensure everything is installed and working properly.

 

Thor Motor CoacheBay logo
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:  ยซVINยป

ยซOwner_nameยป
ยซStreetยป
ยซCityยป, ยซStateยป  ยซZipยป

 

Dear ยซOwner_nameยป:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Thor Motor CoacheBay logo (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/locateaservicecenter/.  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 [email protected].

 

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,

Thor Motor CoacheBay logo

 

cc:  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

 


Chronology :

8/25/2021 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ TMC Safety Committee met and determined that a recall was required to correct the issue.

 


2 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
THOR MOTOR COACHeBay logoRIZE2022
THOR MOTOR COACHeBay logoSCOPE2022

 


8 Associated Documents

ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V755-7642.pdf 37.25KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V755-7828.PDF 215.371KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V755-3296.pdf 645.791KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-21V755-3661.pdf 139.415KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V755-1950.PDF 211.124KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V755-7448.pdf 932.509KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1

RCLQRT-21V755-8043.PDF 211.225KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-2

RCLQRT-21V755-2518.PDF 211.308KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V755&docType=RCL

 


 

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