Thor California Wanderer Vortex
Model Wanderer Vortex made by Thor California got 3 recalls. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2004
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 | |||||
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| 04V243000 | THOR CALIFORNIA INC. | from 05/30/2003 to 12/22/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 83 | MFR | THOR CALIFORNIA INC. | 05/25/2004 | 06/15/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain 'toy box' travel trailers, improper weight distribution may occur when the back of the travel trailer is loaded with cargo. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under certain load conditions, the improper weight distribution may cause handling problems with the travel trailer, including but not limited to, potential swaying of the trailer while being towed on the road, which could ultimately result in a crash involving the travel trailer and the tow vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add the necessary weight at the trailer's a-frame, change the trailers a-frame to a thicker steel, and change the trailer's coupler and safety chains to a higher weight rating. the recall is expected to begin during january or february 2005. owners should contact thor california at 1-888-697-8467. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 04V242000 | THOR CALIFORNIA INC. | from 01/09/2004 to 03/24/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 48 | MFR | THOR CALIFORNIA INC. | 05/25/2004 | 06/15/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain travel trailers, improper weight distribution may occur when the back of the travel trailer is loaded with cargo. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under certain load conditions, the improper weight distribution may cause handling problems, including but not limited to, potential swaying of the trailer while being towed on the road. this could ultimately result in an crash involving the travel trailer and the tow vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add the necessary weight at the trailer's a-frame. owners should contact thor california at 1-888-697-8467. this recall was superseded by 06v-466. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 04V241000 | THOR CALIFORNIA INC. | from 04/18/2003 to 12/18/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 224 | 01/21/2005 | MFR | THOR CALIFORNIA INC. | 05/25/2004 | 06/25/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain travel trailers, improper weight distribution may occur when the back of the travel trailer is loaded with cargo. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under certain load conditions, the improper weight distribution may cause handling problems, including but not limited to, potential swaying of the trailer while being towed on the road. this could ultimately result in an crash involving the travel trailer and the tow vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add reinforcing steel to the a-frame, install a new coupler with higher weight capacity, and higher capacity safety chains. owners should contact thor california at 1-888-697-8467. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||