2003 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER — 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 WANDERER
The 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER 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 WANDERER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER, 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 WANDERER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRAVELING DOWN FREEWAY AT 65 MPH TRAILER NOT LOADED FULLY RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW AND TREAD CAUSED AROUND 1600 IN DAMAGE CARLISLE LT235/85/16 LOAD RANGE E 80 PSI AFTER REPAIRS ON WAY HOME FROM REPAIR SHOP LEFT REAR TIRE ALMOST BLEW OUY TREAD SEPARATION AND BUBBLED SIDEWALL GOT LUCKY. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER
- 1998 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER — 0 complaints
- 1999 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER — 0 complaints
- 2000 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER — 0 complaints
- 2001 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER — 2 complaints
- 2002 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER — 0 complaints
- 2003 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER (current)
- 2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER — 1 complaint
- 2005 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER — 2 complaints
- 2006 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER — 0 complaints
Other THOR CALIFORNIA Models
- THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE — 24 total complaints
- THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ — 13 total complaints
- THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE FURY — 11 total complaints
- THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE 36WTB — 10 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