Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Fifth Wheel And Travel Trailers Equipped With Suburban Three Burner Match Light Gas Ranges, The Oven Thermostat Control Valve Can Allow Gas Flow To The Oven Burner When The Oven Control Knob Is Pushed In And Not Fully In The Correct Position To Light The Pilot.
Make Of Vehicle
THOR CALIFORNIA
Model Of Vehicle
SUMMITT
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V237000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Furnace
Effect Of Defect
If The Oven Control Knob Was Depressed For Some Time Before Lighting The Pilot Light, The Excess Gas In The Oven Could Cause A Flash At The Opening Of The Oven, Possibly Resulting In Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Thor Is Working With Suburban To Replace The Oven Thermostat Control Free Of Charge. The Manufacturer Has Not Yet Provided An Owner Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Suburban At 1-423-775-2131 Or Thor At 1-888-697-8467.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thor California Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20061101
End Of Manufacture
20061130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thor California, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070612