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Safety recall · 04V241000

Structure Thor California recall

THOR CALIFORNIA INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 25, 2004. It covers about 224 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
04V241000
Reported
May 25, 2004
Vehicles
224
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

On certain travel trailers, improper weight distribution may occur when the back of the travel trailer is loaded with cargo.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Contacts

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Thor California dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V241000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 04V241000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. THOR CALIFORNIA INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 04V241000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 04V241000 announced?

THOR CALIFORNIA INC. reported it to NHTSA on May 25, 2004. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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