2004 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER VORTEX Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 04V242000 on 06/14/2004
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 01/08/2004 - 03/23/2004
- Affected:
- 48
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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 this recall was superseded by 06v-466.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V243000 on 06/14/2004
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 05/29/2003 - 12/21/2003
- Affected:
- 83
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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 february 2005. owners should contact thor california at 1-888-697-8467.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V241000 on 06/24/2004
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 04/17/2003 - 12/17/2003
- Affected:
- 224
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Home | Privacy