Recall 06V468000: 2004–2005 Thor California Jazz and 4 other models

Report received

Dec 4, 2006

Manufacturer

Thor california inc.

Potentially affected

117vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

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 cargo/travel trailers, overloading and incorrectly positioning cargo in the rear cargo area can result in alight hitch weight and affect stability.

Possible consequence

Depending on the specific tow vehicle and its hitch equipment, a sufficiently light hitch weight can result in sway at highway speeds. Too much weight incorrectly positioned can also result in severe bending of the a-frame assembly, failure of the coupler assembly, and/or failure of the safety chains. This can cause a crash involving the trailer and tow vehicle.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the trailer, tow vehicle and hitch equipment; install new cargo load limit labels and placards in the cargo area; furnish loading limit information; replace the coupler and safety chains; and reinforce the a-frame. The recall began on november 15, 2006. Owners should contact thor at 1-888-697-8467. Note: this campaign supersedes a previous recall (please see 04v243).

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Thor California Jazz2 complaints
• 2005 Thor California Jazz3 complaints
• 2004 Thor California Tahoe1 complaints
• 2005 Thor California Tahoe3 complaints
• 2004 Thor California Tahoe Fury8 complaints
• 2004 Thor California Vortex0 complaints
• 2005 Thor California Vortex1 complaints
• 2004 Thor California Wanderer1 complaints
• 2005 Thor California Wanderer2 complaints