Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 2, 2023
Thor Rize 2021 Camper Van Recall: Awning May Extend Unintentionally
Thor Motor Coach recalls 2021 Rize camper vans for potential awning extension during transit, which could cause crashes. Owners must contact TMC for free ignition cutoff wire harness installation.
“Thor Rize 2021 Camper Van Recall: Awning May Extend Unintentionally.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80694-thor-rize-2021-camper-van-recall-awning-may-extend-unintentionally. Based on NHTSA recall #23V068000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V068000).
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2021-2023 Rize and Scope camper vans because their retractable awnings may extend unintentionally during transit, creating a distraction or road hazard. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Oct. 2, 2023.
How to tell if you have it
Thor Motor Coach Rize, 2021-2023
Thor Motor Coach Scope, 2021-2023
What to do
Dealers will install an additional ignition cutoff wire harness at the BT12 module, free of charge. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.
The hazard
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Thor Motor Coach has 93 other recalls on record since Sept. 9, 2010. Other recent recalls include the Thor Motor Coach 2022-2024 Recreational Vehicles solar panel detachment risk (Nov. 17, 2025) and the Thor Motor Coach Quantum 2025 LP hose fire risk (Oct. 17, 2025). NHTSA has received 4 owner complaints for the 2021 Rize as of April 27, 2023, and 3 complaints for the 2023 Rize as of April 1, 2025.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 Thor Rize camper vans. The recall covers models from 2021 to 2023. Owners received notification letters mailed March 28, 2023.
Brand
Thor Motor Coach
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact TMC Customer Service
Call 1-877-855-2867 to schedule a free installation of an additional ignition cutoff wire harness at the BT12 module.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Thor Motor Coach
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thor Motor Coach to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V068000 — Thor Motor Coach Thor Rize 2021 Camper Van Recall: Awning May Extend Unintentionally
Hello,
I own a Thor Rize 2021 Camper Van Recall: Awning May Extend Unintentionally that is covered by recall 23V068000 from Thor Motor Coach.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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