NHTSA Campaign 05V259000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by THOR CALIFORNIA INC. · Reported Jun 2, 2005 · 764 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, UNDER EXTREME OR REPEATED EXTREME SIDE-LOADING OF THE AXLES, BENDING OF THE SPRING HANGERS MAY OCCUR.
Consequence
SEVERE BENDING OF THE AXLE HANGERS, POSSIBILITY LOSS OF TRAILER CONTROL WHILE TOWING, AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR WITH THE REQUIRED PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR AT 888-697-8467.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOR CALIFORNIA | JAZZ 367WTB | 2004 | 764 |
| THOR CALIFORNIA | JAZZ 367WTB | 2005 | 764 |
| THOR CALIFORNIA | TAHOE 36WTB | 2004 | 764 |
| THOR CALIFORNIA | TAHOE 36WTB | 2005 | 764 |
| THOR CALIFORNIA | WANDERER 367WTB | 2004 | 764 |
| THOR CALIFORNIA | WANDERER 367WTB | 2005 | 764 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V259000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.