Thor California Frenzy (2004) – 06V468000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Cargo/Travel Trailers, Overloading And Incorrectly Positioning Cargo In The Rear Cargo Area Can Result In Alight Hitch Weight And Affect Stability.

Make Of Vehicle

THOR CALIFORNIA

Model Of Vehicle

FRENZY

Year

2004

Recall Campaign Number

06V468000

Component Description

Structure

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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).

Vehicle Manufacturer

Thor California Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20030401

End Of Manufacture

20040331

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

117

Date Owners Notified

20061115

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Thor California, Inc.

Date Report Received

20061204

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard