2002 THOR CHATEAU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 THOR CHATEAU
The 2002 THOR CHATEAU has received a total of 2 safety complaints 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 THOR CHATEAU
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 THOR CHATEAU, potentially affecting up to 18,749 vehicles.
Recall 07V127000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 12,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: THOR AMERICA WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED...
View full details →Recall 03V384000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 6,749 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEELS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 THOR CHATEAU
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 THOR CHATEAU. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 THOR TAHOE TRAVEL TRAILER (NA) EQUIPPED WITH CARLISLE RADIAL TRAIL TIRES, SIZE 205/75/R14. THE DOT NUMBER WAS 9QKCFC5004. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. THE RV WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE HAD EXPLODED. A SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED TEMPORARILY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE DEFECTIVE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE RV AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 07/31/13*LJ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 THOR MOTOR HOME EQUIPPED WITH RUNWAY ENDURO H/T TIRES, SIZE: 225/75R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEEL BELT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FRACTURED, CAUSING THE RUBBER AND STEEL TO PEEL AWAY RAPIDLY. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2002 THOR CHATEAU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 THOR CHATEAU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 THOR CHATEAU
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 THOR CHATEAU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR CHATEAU
- 1997 THOR CHATEAU — 0 complaints
- 1998 THOR CHATEAU — 0 complaints
- 1999 THOR CHATEAU — 3 complaints
- 2000 THOR CHATEAU — 0 complaints
- 2001 THOR CHATEAU — 3 complaints
- 2002 THOR CHATEAU (current)
- 2003 THOR CHATEAU — 0 complaints
- 2004 THOR CHATEAU — 0 complaints
- 2005 THOR CHATEAU — 0 complaints
Other THOR Models
- THOR PALAZZO — 16 total complaints
- THOR RESIDENCY — 14 total complaints
- THOR DUTCHMEN — 9 total complaints
- THOR WINDSPORT — 7 total complaints
- THOR AEROLITE — 4 total complaints
- THOR CITATION — 4 total complaints
- THOR PINNACLE — 4 total complaints
- THOR SPORT UTILITY — 4 total complaints