2006 THOR CALIFORNIA VORTEX Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 06V208000 on 06/12/2006
- Component:
- Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg furnace
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1996 - 02/09/2006
- Affected:
- 64,000
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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 corrected, owners should contact thor immediately at 1-877-870-2638 or via the internet at http://www.thorca.com. the recall began on june 15, 2006.
- Notes:
- Thor california recall no. 615001.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 07V282000 on 06/28/2007
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Manufactured:
- 12/12/2004 - 10/09/2006
- Affected:
- 243
- Defect:
- On certain trailers, the lock of the side ramp door may not be properly latched by the consumer, could fail to lock properly, or the attaching hardware could come loose.
- Consequence:
- Any of these possibilities could result in the door opening upwards while in transit. the opening of this ramp door could impact nearby persons or objects resulting in personal injury or vehicle and properly damage.
- Correction:
- Dealers will modify the set screw and install a secondary latch mechanism free of charge. the recall began on july 23, 2007. owners should contact thor california at 888-697-8467.
- Notes:
- Thor recall no. 137006.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Home | Privacy