Accessory generator: solar panel
Risk. A detached solar panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2021 Thor Motor Coach Scope, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-068 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2026. Updated daily.
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 4 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. A detached solar panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thor Motor Coach.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Scope median. How we score
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am filing a complaint regarding manufacturer non-compliance and dealership refusal to execute safety Recall 59C (NHTSA Campaign 25V552) on my 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster (Thor Scope 18m Class B RV upfit). The authorized dealership is refusing to perform a non-destructive repair on the vehicle,…
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500 Promaster. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V068000 (Equipment) regarding the awning. The recall remedy had been completed at General RV Center (1577 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073). The contact stated that after having the recall…
My unit is a 2022 Thor Scope 18M Class B RV built on a RAM Promaster 1500 chassis. The problem is not with the chassis but the build by Thor. The solar panel on the roof is not secure and the aluminum panel is ripping through the bolts. I caught mine early and only one bolt ripped through, however,…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.