Thor California, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V178000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V178000 by Thor California, Inc.. Includes 73 affected units, THOR CALIFORNIA/EXHAUST TAILPIPE LOCATION, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the tailpipe used to release the exhaust from the generator was not long enough to reach the side of the trailer. thor modified the tailpipe by placing an extension on the tailpipe. as a result, the generator's exhaust may be released under the trailer at the point of the modification.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the existing tailpipe. owner notification began may 13, 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 california at 1-888-697-8467, extension 215.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V178000
Manufacturer: Thor California, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-05-19T00:00:00
Subject: Thor california/exhaust tailpipe location
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 73

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the tailpipe used to release the exhaust from the generator was not long enough to reach the side of the trailer. thor modified the tailpipe by placing an extension on the tailpipe. as a result, the generator's exhaust may be released under the trailer at the point of the modification.
Consequence Summary: The tailpipe exhaust needs to be released away from the underside of the trailer.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the existing tailpipe. owner notification began may 13, 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 california at 1-888-697-8467, extension 215.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mud4_32xq-pyyc
NHTSA ID: 03V178000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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