no report yet
Doors: latch
Risk. ANY OF THESE POSSIBILITIES COULD RESULT IN THE DOOR OPENING UPWARDS WHILE IN TRANSIT.
2006 Thor California TahoeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2006 Thor California Tahoe, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Thor California Tahoe has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Structure
2Electrical system
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Fuel system, other
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2006 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
Lpg systems: furnace
Risk. FUMES COULD ENTER INTO THE TRAILER AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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
2006 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FRONT AND REAR FRESH WATER TANKS FELL OUT OF THE TRAILER WHILE TOWING. THE WELDS BROKE ON THE REPLACMENT STRAPS DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE BOWING WHEN THE WATER TANKS WERE FILLED. WHEN THE TANKS FELL THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS WAS ALSO RIPPED OUT. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE WATER TANKS HAVE FALLEN OUT.*AK
1.) FRONT CAP DELAMINATION 2.) FRONT LANDING GEAR MOTOR SEIZED 3.) BLACK TANK INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND CAUSED BACKUP AT 1/4 FILL THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASE. 4.) GENERATOR WILL NOT HOLD PRIME AND SHUTS OFF AFTER 2-3 MINUTES OF USE. I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE FUEL LINE AND THEN PUMP FROM…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.