Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Travel Trailers, The Weight Rating Of The “D” Ring Type Cable Lanyard Used To Support The Rear Access Door During Opening And Closing May Be Insufficient To Adequately Support The Door.
Make Of Vehicle
THOR
Model Of Vehicle
SPORT UTILITY
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
03V145000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door
Effect Of Defect
In The Event That The “D” Ring Fails, The Rear Access Door Could Release Unexpectedly, Which Could Create A Hazard To The Person Lowering The Rear Access Door And Any Bystanders.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Existing “D” Ring With A Higher Weight-Rated “D” Ring That Adequately Supports The Rear Access Door. Owner Notification Began April 22, 2003. 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 1-570-837-1663.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thor America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970701
End Of Manufacture
20030131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
79
Date Owners Notified
20030422
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thor America
Date Report Received
20030414