Defect Description For Recall
On Certain ‘Toy Box’ 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
04V243000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
Under Certain Load Conditions, The Improper Weight Distribution May Cause Handling Problems With The Travel Trailer, Including But Not Limited To, Potential Swaying Of The Trailer While Being Towed On The Road, Which Could Ultimately Result In A Crash Involving The Travel Trailer And The Tow Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Add The Necessary Weight At The Trailer’S A-Frame, Change The Trailers A-Frame To A Thicker Steel, And Change The Trailer’S Coupler And Safety Chains To A Higher Weight Rating. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During January Or February 2005. Owners Should Contact Thor California At 1-888-697-8467.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thor California Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030530
End Of Manufacture
20031222
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
83
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thor California, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040525