Thor Sport Utility 1998
Model Sport Utility made in 1998 by Thor got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 1998
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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STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
03V145000 | THOR AMERICA, INC. | from 07/01/1997 to 01/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 79 | 04/22/2003 | MFR | THOR AMERICA | 04/14/2003 | 04/23/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain travel trailers, the weight rating of the d ring type cable lanyard used to support the rear access door during opening and closing may be insufficient to adequately support the door. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event that the d ring fails, the rear access door could release unexpectedly, which could create a hazard to the person lowering the rear access door and any bystanders. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the existing d ring with a higher weight-rated d ring that adequately supports the rear access door. owner notification began april 22, 2003. 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 thor at 1-570-837-1663. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |