Recall 07V237000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE Defect in 2007-2007 THOR CALIFORNIA SUMMITT
RECALL This recall affects up to 8 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V237000 |
| Manufacturer | THOR CALIFORNIA INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 8 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN THREE BURNER MATCH LIGHT GAS RANGES, THE OVEN THERMOSTAT CONTROL VALVE CAN ALLOW GAS FLOW TO THE OVEN BURNER WHEN THE OVEN CONTROL KNOB IS PUSHED IN AND NOT FULLY IN THE CORRECT POSITION TO LIGHT THE PILOT.
Safety Consequence
IF THE OVEN CONTROL KNOB WAS DEPRESSED FOR SOME TIME BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILOT LIGHT, THE EXCESS GAS IN THE OVEN COULD CAUSE A FLASH AT THE OPENING OF THE OVEN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
THOR IS WORKING WITH SUBURBAN TO REPLACE THE OVEN THERMOSTAT CONTROL FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBURBAN AT 1-423-775-2131 OR THOR 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 | |
| 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 |