Recall 02V163000: 2000–2002 Thor California Tahoe Transport and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 15, 2002

Manufacturer

Thor california, inc.

Potentially affected

1,950vehicles

Model years

2000–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers equipped with aero fuel tanks, fuel can leak from the fuel tank when the ambient temperature surrounding the fuel tank increases. In addition, when the ambient temperature surrounding the fuel tank increases, a potential pressure build-up in the fuel tank may arise as a result of the rollover valve utilized on the fuel tank not properly venting the pressure.

Possible consequence

In the event that this pressure build-up occurs, fuel can spray out onto an individual who is opening the gas cap to the trailer.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the existing rollover valve on the fuel tank. Owner notification began september 25, 2002. 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 thor at 1-888-697-8467, ext. 215, or aero tank at 1-800-783-4826 (lynda).

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Thor California Tahoe Transport1 complaints
• 2001 Thor California Tahoe Transport0 complaints
• 2002 Thor California Tahoe Transport1 complaints
• 2000 Thor California Wanderer Wagon1 complaints
• 2001 Thor California Wanderer Wagon1 complaints
• 2002 Thor California Wanderer Wagon0 complaints