2004 THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE FURY RECALL - #04V243000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
ON CERTAIN 'TOY BOX' TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE FURY |
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| Manufacturer |
THOR CALIFORNIA INC. |
| Manufactured between |
5/30/2003 - 12/22/2003 |
| Recalled on |
6/15/2004 |
| Influenced by |
THOR CALIFORNIA INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
83 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN 'TOY BOX' TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2004 THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE FURY Recall for STRUCTURE
2004 THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE FURY Recall for STRUCTURE
2004 THOR CALIFORNIA TAHOE FURY Recall for STRUCTURE
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