1997 THOR DUTCHMEN

1 recalls — 1 complaints

02V325000 Dec 6, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR 29', 35' AND 40' BUSES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION COULD FATIGUE AND SAG, POTENTIALLY TOUCHING THE TURBOCHARGER.
Consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
GILLIG IS PROVIDING THE OWNERS WITH NEW INSULATION AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. THE NEW INSULATION IS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE INSIDE SIDE SURFACE OF THE ACCESS HATCH AND A MECHANICAL RETAINING STRIP TO SUPPORT THE ADJACENT INSULATION. THE RETAINING STRIP IS ATTACHED WITH NUTS AND BOLTS. OWNER NOT... Read more
2,108 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GILLIG CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 7, 2006
Incident date: Aug 3, 2006
THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE 3RD PLUG HOLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY FORD V-10 ENGINE. IT STRIPPED ALL THE THREADS IN THE HOLE AND BROKE THE COIL MOUNT OFF. *JB

THOR DUTCHMEN — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the THOR DUTCHMEN across all model years (1987–1997).

11 Total Recalls
9 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

THOR DUTCHMEN — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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1998 0 4 View
1997 (current) 1 1
1996 1 0 View
1995 1 0 View
1994 1 0 View
1993 1 2 View
1992 1 1 View
1991 1 0 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 0 View
1988 1 0 View
1987 1 0 View

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