2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX
The 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX, potentially affecting up to 355 vehicles.
Recall 04V241000 — STRUCTURE
| 224 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.
Consequence: UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN AN CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCING STEEL TO THE A-FRAME, INSTALL A NEW COUPLER WITH HIGHER WEIGHT CAPACITY, AND HIGHER CAPACITY SAFETY CHAINS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467.
View full details →Recall 04V243000 — STRUCTURE
| 83 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN 'TOY BOX' TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.
Consequence: UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAVEL TRAILER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED ON THE ROAD, WHICH COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD THE NECESSARY WEIGHT AT THE TRAILER'S A-FRAME, CHANGE THE TRAILERS A-FRAME TO A THICKER STEEL, AND CHANGE THE TRAILER'S COUPLER AND SAFETY CHAINS TO A HIGHER WEIGHT RATING. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY OR...
View full details →Recall 04V242000 — STRUCTURE
| 48 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.
Consequence: UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN AN CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD THE NECESSARY WEIGHT AT THE TRAILER'S A-FRAME. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467. THIS RECALL WAS SUPERSEDED BY 06V-466.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: THE OWNER RECEIVED RECALL CAMPAIGN# 04V241000 IN NOVEMBER OF 2004 AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WITHIN A WEEK. THIS WAS THE DEALERSHIP THAT HE PURCHASED THE RV FROM. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL. THEY WOULD NOT RETURN HIS PHONE CALLS. THEY DIDN'T SHOW MUCH INTEREST IN REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP,AND THEY CLAIMED THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO REPAIR IT. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THEY ONLY DO SERVICE OF VEHICLES AS A COURTESY. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER IN JUNE OF 2005. THOR OF CALIFORNIA WAS NOT COOPERATING WITH THE RECALL. ON AUGUST 9,2005 THE OWNER TALKED WITH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THOR, WHO INSTRUCTED HIM TO GET THE INFORMATION OF A WELDER IN HIS AREA THAT COULD PERFORM THE RECALL REMEDY. THE OWNER GAVE THE CONTACT INFORMATION TO THE REPRESENTATIVE, AND HAS NEVER HEARD BACK FROM THOR. THE OWNER COULD HAVE THE RV TOWED UNTIL HE GOT IT REPAIRED. *AK (11/08/05) THE WELDS THAT HELD THE HITCH COUPLER TO THE FRAME ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH. *SC
Safety Rating for the 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX
- 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX (current)
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- THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ FRENZY — 3 total complaints
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