Recall 05V259000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2004-2005 THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE 36WTB
RECALL This recall affects up to 764 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V259000 |
| Manufacturer | THOR CALIFORNIA INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 764 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, UNDER EXTREME OR REPEATED EXTREME SIDE-LOADING OF THE AXLES, BENDING OF THE SPRING HANGERS MAY OCCUR.
Safety Consequence
SEVERE BENDING OF THE AXLE HANGERS, POSSIBILITY LOSS OF TRAILER CONTROL WHILE TOWING, AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR WITH THE REQUIRED PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR AT 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 | |
| 04V241000 | 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX | STRUCTURE | 224 | |
| 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 |