Recall 07V237000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE Defect in 2007-2007 THOR CALIFORNIA SUMMITT

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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.

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Campaign Vehicle Component Date Affected
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06V468000 2005 THOR CALIFORNIA FRENZY STRUCTURE 117
06V208000 1997 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE 64,000
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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
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