StructureRecall 04V-241 · Thor California vehicles
THOR CALIFORNIA INC. recall 04V-241 covers 224 Thor California vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V241000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO 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 April 18, 2003 to December 18, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.