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2001 Thor California WandererProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Thor California Wanderer, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 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
Structure10
Tires10

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

2 recalls

2001 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.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-448 · Nov 4, 2003 · 14,522 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

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

2001 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE PULLING A 2001 28FT TOYHOUSE TRAILER IN NEVADA ON HWY 50 LATE AT NIGHT I HAD A TIRE COME APART ON ME. THE TIRE NEVER LOST AIR AND I DROVE ABOUT 10 MILES ON IT. WHEN I GOT TO WHERE I WAS GOING, I SAW THE SIDE OF MY TRAILER WAS DAMAGED. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS HURT AND WE DID NOT CRASH. ALTHOUGH…
Complaint 10106364 · Jan 15, 2005

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