Thor California, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V208000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V208000 by Thor California, Inc.. Includes 64,000 affected units, FURNACE EXHAUST VENT, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with suburban and atwood furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent was improperly installed. the furnace exhaust vent will allow leakage of fumes which contain combustion products, including a high concentration of potentially lethal carbon monoxide gas.

Corrective Action

Owners will receive instructions on inspecting the furnace vent. if an owner believes the vent is installed incorrectly, is not sure how to inspect the furnace exhaust vent, or needs assistance in getting the furnace exhaust vent installation inspected and corrected, owners should contact thor immediately at 1-877-870-2638 or via the internet at http://www.thorca.com. the recall began on june 15, 2006.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V208000

Manufacturer: Thor California, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-06-13T00:00:00

Subject: Furnace exhaust vent

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 64,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 615001

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with suburban and atwood furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent was improperly installed. the furnace exhaust vent will allow leakage of fumes which contain combustion products, including a high concentration of potentially lethal carbon monoxide gas.

Consequence Summary: Fumes could enter into the trailer and could result in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Owners will receive instructions on inspecting the furnace vent. if an owner believes the vent is installed incorrectly, is not sure how to inspect the furnace exhaust vent, or needs assistance in getting the furnace exhaust vent installation inspected and corrected, owners should contact thor immediately at 1-877-870-2638 or via the internet at http://www.thorca.com. the recall began on june 15, 2006.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 06V208000

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