- The problem
- Thor america is recalling 2,700 my 2003-2005 citation, chateau, and corsair travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Thor america is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or thor america at 1-570-837-1663.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Thor Citation Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Thor Citation with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2003 has 0 and the 2005 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Citation year, for its age
#455 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Thor Citation problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2004 Thor Citation recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- Thor america will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or thor america at 1-570-837-1663.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2004 Thor Citation
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Frame failure, causing poor towing. Cracks in frame along with cross member being ripped from main frame rail. This was caused by poor engineering on the part of the manufacturer.*Ak
Thor Citation: every year compared
All Citation yearsQuestions about the 2004 Thor Citation
Does the 2004 Thor Citation have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Thor Citation: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Thor Citation?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Thor Citation had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 15, 2007 and the latest on April 15, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Thor Citation a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Thor Citation year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Thor Citation years have the most complaints?
1994 (2), 2004 (1). See every Thor Citation year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Thor Citation has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data