Thor Dutchmen 1992

Model Dutchmen made in 1992 by Thor got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 1992

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
02V276009THOR INDUSTRIESfrom 01/01/1987 to 06/30/1995V (Vehicle)54224MFRTHOR INDUSTRIES12/02/200201/16/2003
Defect SummaryCertain travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.
Consequence SummaryThe consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryNorcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety outline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
04/03/200655000104/17/1992
 Westbound interstate 40 and 98 mile marker, motorhome engine quit going @ 60 mph. had to be towed into barstow. engine had 55,000 miles on it. engine failure, according to mechanics, was coolant in the oil which lead to the engine locking up. oil was checked before trip started and was fine. a new engine is being installed within the next three weeks at a cost of almost the value of the motorhome. the motorhome is a pinnicle, mod. 32q.*jb