Power train: axle assemblyRecall 03V-320 · Tahoe and Wanderer vehicles
THOR CALIFORNIA, INC. recall 03V-320 covers 38 Tahoe and Wanderer vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V320000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, DEPENDING UPON THE MANNER IN WHICH ITEMS ARE STORED IN THE TRAILER DURING TRANSIT AND THE CORRESPONDING WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, THE TRAILER COULD BEGIN TO SWAY WHILE BEING TOWED.
The risk
THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH INVOLVING BOTH THE TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
The fix
THOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO ARRANGE TO HAVE THE TRAILERS TRANSPORTED TO THOR CALIFORNIA'S FACTORY FOR REPAIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION AUGUST 19, 2003. 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 CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2003 to August 22, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.