2003 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ
The 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ, potentially affecting up to 64,073 vehicles.
Recall 06V208000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
| 64,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN AND ATWOOD FURNACES, THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT WILL ALLOW LEAKAGE OF FUMES WHICH CONTAIN COMBUSTION PRODUCTS, INCLUDING A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF POTENTIALLY LETHAL CARBON MONOXIDE GAS.
Consequence: FUMES COULD ENTER INTO THE TRAILER AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON INSPECTING THE FURNACE VENT. IF AN OWNER BELIEVES THE VENT IS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, IS NOT SURE HOW TO INSPECT THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT, OR NEEDS ASSISTANCE IN GETTING THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT INSTALLATION INSPECTED AND...
View full details →Recall 03V178000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 73 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE TAILPIPE USED TO RELEASE THE EXHAUST FROM THE GENERATOR WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH THE SIDE OF THE TRAILER. THOR MODIFIED THE TAILPIPE BY PLACING AN EXTENSION ON THE TAILPIPE. AS A RESULT, THE GENERATOR'S EXHAUST MAY BE RELEASED UNDER THE TRAILER AT THE POINT OF THE MODIFICATION.
Consequence: THE TAILPIPE EXHAUST NEEDS TO BE RELEASED AWAY FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRAILER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING TAILPIPE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE PURCHASED A 2003 THOR JAZZ FIFTH WHEEL RV TRAILER IN JULY OF 2003. WE RECEIVED CARLISLE TIRES ON IT AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. SIZE ST225/75R15. WE HAD ONE BLOW OUT LAST SUMMER (2004). WE HAD 2 BLOW OUT ON APRIL 21, 2005. AND WE HAD ONE BLOW OUT YESTERDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2005. UPON TAKING THE TRAILER TO THE BODY SHOP, THEY INFORMED US THAT CARLISLE WAS RECALLING THESE PARTICULAR TIRES AND PAYING FOR DAMAGES. BECAUSE OF THE BLOW OUT YESTERDAY, THE TRAILER IS NOW DAMAGED AGAIN!! AS OF THIS DATE, CARLISLE HAS NOT RETURNED ANY OF OUR EMAILS, AND WHEN CALLING THEM WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE OFFICE IS CLOSED.
Safety Rating for the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ
- 1998 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ — 0 complaints
- 1999 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ — 0 complaints
- 2000 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ — 0 complaints
- 2001 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ — 0 complaints
- 2002 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ — 0 complaints
- 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ (current)
- 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ — 2 complaints
- 2005 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ — 3 complaints
- 2006 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ — 1 complaint
- 2007 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ — 3 complaints
- 2008 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ — 3 complaints
Other THOR CALIFORNIA Models
- THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE — 24 total complaints
- THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE FURY — 11 total complaints
- THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE 36WTB — 10 total complaints
- THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER — 7 total complaints
- THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ FRENZY — 3 total complaints
- THOR CALIFORNIA MIRAGE — 2 total complaints
- THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE TRANSPORT — 2 total complaints
- THOR CALIFORNIA VORTEX — 2 total complaints