2004 THOR CITATION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 THOR CITATION
The 2004 THOR CITATION 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 THOR CITATION
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 THOR CITATION, potentially affecting up to 14,700 vehicles.
Recall 08V369000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 2,700 vehicles affected
Defect: THOR AMERICA IS RECALLING 2,700 MY 2003-2005 CITATION, CHATEAU, AND CORSAIR TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR 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: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: THOR AMERICA IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO...
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2004 THOR CITATION
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 THOR CITATION. 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
FRAME FAILURE, CAUSING POOR TOWING. CRACKS IN FRAME ALONG WITH CROSS MEMBER BEING RIPPED FROM MAIN FRAME RAIL. THIS WAS CAUSED BY POOR ENGINEERING ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2004 THOR CITATION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 THOR CITATION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 THOR CITATION
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 THOR CITATION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOR CITATION
- 1999 THOR CITATION — 0 complaints
- 2000 THOR CITATION — 0 complaints
- 2001 THOR CITATION — 0 complaints
- 2002 THOR CITATION — 0 complaints
- 2003 THOR CITATION — 0 complaints
- 2004 THOR CITATION (current)
- 2005 THOR CITATION — 0 complaints
Other THOR Models
- THOR PALAZZO — 16 total complaints
- THOR RESIDENCY — 14 total complaints
- THOR DUTCHMEN — 9 total complaints
- THOR CHATEAU — 8 total complaints
- THOR WINDSPORT — 7 total complaints
- THOR AEROLITE — 4 total complaints
- THOR PINNACLE — 4 total complaints
- THOR SPORT UTILITY — 4 total complaints