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1997 Thor California WandererProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Thor California Wanderer, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Thor California Wanderer 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
Equipment10

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

1 recall

1997 Thor California Wanderer 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.

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

1997 vs. every other Wanderer 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 median. How we score

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

What Wanderer owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 THOR CALIFORNIA WANDERER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 06V208000 (EQUIPMENT: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE). THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL HIM BACK. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE RECALL REQUIRES THE CONTACT…
Complaint 10193821 · Jun 20, 2007

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