2004 Thor California Jazz Frenzy Recalls

All 2004 Thor California Jazz Frenzy recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

June 25th, 2004

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V241000
Manufacturer: THOR CALIFORNIA INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: April 18th, 2003
Manufactured End Date: December 18th, 2003
Date of Owner Notification: January 21st, 2005

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.

Consequence Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN AN CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCING STEEL TO THE A-FRAME, INSTALL A NEW COUPLER WITH HIGHER WEIGHT CAPACITY, AND HIGHER CAPACITY SAFETY CHAINS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467.

Recall 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).

June 15th, 2004

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V242000
Manufacturer: THOR CALIFORNIA INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 9th, 2004
Manufactured End Date: March 24th, 2004

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.

Consequence Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY CAUSE HANDLING PROBLEMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POTENTIAL SWAYING OF THE TRAILER WHILE BEING TOWED ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN AN CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAVEL TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL ADD THE NECESSARY WEIGHT AT THE TRAILER'S A-FRAME. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467. THIS RECALL WAS SUPERSEDED BY 06V-466.

Recall 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).

June 15th, 2004

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V243000
Manufacturer: THOR CALIFORNIA INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: May 30th, 2003
Manufactured End Date: December 22nd, 2003

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN 'TOY BOX' TRAVEL TRAILERS, IMPROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BACK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS LOADED WITH CARGO.

Consequence Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Recall 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).

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