Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Travel Trailers, Improper Weight Distribution May Occur When The Back Of The Travel Trailer Is Loaded With Cargo.
Make Of Vehicle
THOR CALIFORNIA
Model Of Vehicle
WANDERER VORTEX
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V241000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
Under Certain Load Conditions, The Improper Weight Distribution May Cause Handling Problems, Including But Not Limited To, Potential Swaying Of The Trailer While Being Towed On The Road. This Could Ultimately Result In An Crash Involving The Travel Trailer And The Tow Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Add Reinforcing Steel To The A-Frame, Install A New Coupler With Higher Weight Capacity, And Higher Capacity Safety Chains. Owners Should Contact Thor California At 1-888-697-8467.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thor California Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030418
End Of Manufacture
20031218
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
224
Date Owners Notified
20050121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thor California, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040525