Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V396000 Reported May 26, 2021

Solar panel junction box may overheat

Thor Motor Coach · Electrical System · 53 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V396000
Manufacturer Campaign
RC000226
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
53
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 26, 2021
Completion Rate
90.57

Defect Summary

Thor motor coach (tmc) is recalling certain 2022 rize, scope, sequence, and tellaro vehicles. the flex-190 solar panel junction box may short.

Safety Consequence

An electrical short can cause the junction box to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new solar panel and junction box, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 22, 2021. owners may contact tmc customer service at 1-877-855-2867. tmc's number for this recall is rc000226.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference recall ID 21V396000 or campaign RC000226.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V396000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V396000?

NHTSA recall 21V396000 was issued by Thor Motor Coach on May 26, 2021. It addresses: Solar panel junction box may overheat. The recall affects approximately 53 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V396000 or the manufacturer campaign number RC000226. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.