Thor California Wanderer 1997
Model Wanderer made in 1997 by Thor California got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to equipment. . There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG FURNACE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V208000 | THOR CALIFORNIA INC. | from 02/01/1996 to 02/10/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 64000 | 06/15/2006 | MFR | THOR CALIFORNIA INC. | 06/13/2006 | 06/13/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with suburban and atwood furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent was improperly installed. the furnace exhaust vent will allow leakage of fumes which contain combustion products, including a high concentration of potentially lethal carbon monoxide gas. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fumes could enter into the trailer and could result in serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will receive instructions on inspecting the furnace vent. if an owner believes the vent is installed incorrectly, is not sure how to inspect the furnace exhaust vent, or needs assistance in getting the furnace exhaust vent installation inspected and corrected, owners should contact thor immediately at 1-877-870-2638 or via the internet at http://www.thorca.com. the recall began on june 15, 2006. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Thor california recall no. 615001.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG FURNACE | |||
| 05/05/2007 | 0 | 11/15/2004 | |
| 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 to inspect the trailer for the recalled component, however he does not understand what he is looking for on the vehicle. the engine size, # of cylinders, transmission type, braking system, cruise control, mileage, fuel type, powertrain, or fuel system were unavailable. | |||