Recall 04V241000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 2004-2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX
RECALL This recall affects up to 224 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V241000 |
| Manufacturer | THOR CALIFORNIA INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 224 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.
Safety Consequence
UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN AN CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCING STEEL TO THE A-FRAME, INSTALL A NEW COUPLER WITH HIGHER WEIGHT CAPACITY, AND HIGHER CAPACITY SAFETY CHAINS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467.
Related Recalls for THOR CALIFORNIA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V282000 | 2007 THOR CALIFORNIA TRANSPORT | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 243 | |
| 07V281000 | 2006 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ | STRUCTURE | 149 | |
| 06V466000 | 2005 THOR CALIFORNIA VIPER | STRUCTURE | 17 | |
| 06V468000 | 2005 THOR CALIFORNIA FRENZY | STRUCTURE | 117 | |
| 06V208000 | 1997 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE | 64,000 | |
| 05V531000 | 2005 THOR CALIFORNIA WONDERER 365WTB | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 387 | |
| 05V259000 | 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE 36WTB | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 764 | |
| 03V178000 | 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 73 | |
| 02V163000 | 2000 THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE TRANSPORT | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1,950 | |
| 03V448000 | 2002 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 14,522 |