Recall 07V281000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 2005-2007 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ
RECALL This recall affects up to 149 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V281000 |
| Manufacturer | THOR CALIFORNIA INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 149 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, UNDER CERTAIN LOAD AND SPEED CONDITIONS, EXCESSIVE VEHICLE SWAY COULD DEVELOP LEADING TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Safety Consequence
THIS LOSS OF CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL WEIGHT COMPENSATING STEEL TO THE TRAILER A-FRAME AND REINFORCE THE AXLE HANGERS IF NECESSARY. THE TRAILER WEIGHT CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW WEIGHT CERTIFICATION LABELS. OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE A GUIDE TO TRAILER LOADING AND WEIGHING TO HELP THEM PROPERLY LOAD AND WEIGHH THE TRAILER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 03V448000 | 2002 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 14,522 |