Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Travel Trailers And Fifth Wheel Trailers Equipped With Aero Fuel Tanks, Fuel Can Leak From The Fuel Tank When The Ambient Temperature Surrounding The Fuel Tank Increases. In Addition, When The Ambient Temperature Surrounding The Fuel Tank Increases, A Potential Pressure Build-Up In The Fuel Tank May Arise As A Result Of The Rollover Valve Utilized On The Fuel Tank Not Properly Venting The Pressure.
Make Of Vehicle
THOR CALIFORNIA
Model Of Vehicle
TAHOE TRANSPORT
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V163000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In The Event That This Pressure Build-Up Occurs, Fuel Can Spray Out Onto An Individual Who Is Opening The Gas Cap To The Trailer.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Existing Rollover Valve On The Fuel Tank. Owner Notification Began September 25, 2002. 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 1-888-697-8467, Ext. 215, Or Aero Tank At 1-800-783-4826 (Lynda).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thor California, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000701
End Of Manufacture
20020331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1950
Date Owners Notified
20020925
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thor California, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020715