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