Thor Chateau 2002

Model Chateau made in 2002 by Thor got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
03V384000THOR AMERICAfrom 08/25/1999 to 04/12/2002V (Vehicle)6749ODITHOR AMERICA10/13/200310/24/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Consequence SummaryAn electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Corrective SummarySamsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or thor america at 570-837-5274.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
07V127000THOR AMERICAfrom 04/01/1997 to 04/30/2004V (Vehicle)1200006/13/2007MFRTHOR AMERICA03/20/200703/21/2007
Defect SummaryCertain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence SummaryRelease of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryThor america will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or thor america at 1-570-837-1663.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
11/29/2012
 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 mileage was not available. the vin was not available.
11/29/2012
 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 mileage was not available. the vin was not available. kmj
11/29/2012
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 thor motor home equipped with runway enduro h/t tires. the contact stated that the steel belt in the rear passenger side tire broke and the rubber and steel began to peel away rapidly. the manufacturer and dealer had not been notified. dt