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2005 Thor California TahoeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 Thor California Tahoe, most often about the tires. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Thor California Tahoe has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires30
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2005 Thor California Tahoe recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 06V-466 · Dec 4, 2006 · 17 vehicles

Risk. DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFIC TOW VEHICLE AND ITS HITCH EQUIPMENT, A SUFFICIENTLY LIGHT HITCH WEIGHT CAN RESULT IN SWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 06V-468 · Dec 4, 2006 · 117 vehicles

Risk. DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFIC TOW VEHICLE AND ITS HITCH EQUIPMENT, A SUFFICIENTLY LIGHT HITCH WEIGHT CAN RESULT IN SWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thor California.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Tahoe year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tahoe median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Tahoe owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

NEW CARLISLE ST 205 75 R15 TRAVEL TRAILER TIRE BLOW OUT WITH LESS THAN 600 MILES ON IT. HAD TRAVELES 40 MILES WHEN IT DISINTEGRATED. HAVE READ/ HEARD OF MULTIPLE INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE SAM SITUATION WITH THESE TIRES. I AM NOT COMFORTABLE TRANSPORTING MY FAMILY ON THESE TIRES. *TR
Complaint 10205073 · Oct 5, 2007
WE PURCHASED A 2005 TAHOE TOY BOX BY THOR IN MAY, 2004. WE'VE HAD MANY INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE REAR TIRES AND AXLES. THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 150030 ISSUED. WE PURCHASED THE TRAILER FROM PAN PACIFIC RV CENTERS IN SACRAMENTO. ONE MONTH AGO WE HAD A TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE WITH THE…
Complaint 10189601 · May 2, 2007
2005 THOR TAHOE TRAVEL TRAILER - TWO TIRE BLOWOUTS DUE UNDERSIZED TIRES. ONE TIRE 11/17/05, PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SECOND TIRE 11/06/06 DRIVERS SIDE REAR, TIRE TREAD SEPERATED, HIT CAR BEHIND TRAILER AND CAME THROUGH TRAILER FLOOR. WHEN TIRE WAS REPAIRED AT A NON DEALER FACILITY THEY NOTICED THE…
Complaint 10177039 · Dec 27, 2006

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