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2004 Thor California Wanderer VortexProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Thor California Wanderer Vortex, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 31, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Thor California Wanderer Vortex has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10

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

3 recalls

2004 Thor California Wanderer Vortex 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 04V-241 · May 25, 2004 · 224 vehicles

Risk. UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 04V-242 · May 25, 2004 · 48 vehicles

Risk. UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 04V-243 · May 25, 2004 · 83 vehicles

Risk. UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAVEL TRAILER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL…

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

2004 vs. every other Wanderer Vortex 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 Wanderer Vortex median. How we score

'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Wanderer Vortex owners report

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

DT: THE OWNER RECEIVED RECALL CAMPAIGN# 04V241000 IN NOVEMBER OF 2004 AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WITHIN A WEEK. THIS WAS THE DEALERSHIP THAT HE PURCHASED THE RV FROM. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL. THEY WOULD NOT RETURN HIS PHONE CALLS. THEY…
Complaint 10134936 · Aug 31, 2005

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