Recall 07V282000: 2005–2007 Thor California Vortex and 2 other models

Report received

Jun 27, 2007

Manufacturer

Thor california inc.

Potentially affected

243vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

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 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.

Possible 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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Thor California Tahoe3 complaints
• 2006 Thor California Tahoe8 complaints
• 2005 Thor California Transport1 complaints
• 2006 Thor California Transport0 complaints
• 2007 Thor California Transport0 complaints
• 2005 Thor California Vortex1 complaints
• 2006 Thor California Vortex0 complaints
• 2007 Thor California Vortex1 complaints