THOR WANDERER VORTEX 2004: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V243000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOR | WANDERER VORTEX | 2004 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2004-05-25 | 2004-06-15 |
Production Dates: 2003-05-30 - 2003-12-22
Manufacturers Involved: Thor California, Inc.
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 83
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN 'TOY BOX' TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.
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.
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
