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2002 Thor ChateauProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2002 Thor Chateau, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 30, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Thor Chateau has problems

2 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
Tires20

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

2 recalls

2002 Thor Chateau 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 07V-127 · Mar 20, 2007 · 12,000 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-384 · Oct 13, 2003 · 6,749 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.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Chateau 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 Chateau median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Chateau owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 THOR TAHOE TRAVEL TRAILER (NA) EQUIPPED WITH CARLISLE RADIAL TRAIL TIRES, SIZE 205/75/R14. THE DOT NUMBER WAS 9QKCFC5004. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. THE RV WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE…
Complaint 10514254 · May 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 THOR MOTOR HOME EQUIPPED WITH RUNWAY ENDURO H/T TIRES, SIZE: 225/75R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEEL BELT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FRACTURED, CAUSING THE RUBBER AND STEEL TO PEEL AWAY RAPIDLY. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE…
Complaint 10487165 · Dec 3, 2012

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