Thor California, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V468000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V468000 by Thor California, Inc.. Includes 117 affected units, REAR CARGO AREA, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain cargo/travel trailers, overloading and incorrectly positioning cargo in the rear cargo area can result in alight hitch weight and affect stability.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the trailer, tow vehicle and hitch equipment; install new cargo load limit labels and placards in the cargo area; furnish loading limit information; replace the coupler and safety chains; and reinforce the a-frame. the recall began on november 15, 2006. owners should contact thor at 1-888-697-8467. note: this campaign supersedes a previous recall (please see 04v243).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V468000

Manufacturer: Thor California, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-12-04T00:00:00

Subject: Rear cargo area

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 117

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain cargo/travel trailers, overloading and incorrectly positioning cargo in the rear cargo area can result in alight hitch weight and affect stability.

Consequence Summary: Depending on the specific tow vehicle and its hitch equipment, a sufficiently light hitch weight can result in sway at highway speeds. too much weight incorrectly positioned can also result in severe bending of the a-frame assembly, failure of the coupler assembly, and/or failure of the safety chains. this can cause a crash involving the trailer and tow vehicle.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the trailer, tow vehicle and hitch equipment; install new cargo load limit labels and placards in the cargo area; furnish loading limit information; replace the coupler and safety chains; and reinforce the a-frame. the recall began on november 15, 2006. owners should contact thor at 1-888-697-8467. note: this campaign supersedes a previous recall (please see 04v243).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7qux~f3a7-nmva

NHTSA ID: 06V468000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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