2005–2007 Thor California Transport & 2005–2007 Thor California Vortex + 1 more recall: door latches & locks
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trailers, the lock of the side ramp door may not be properly latched by the consumer, could fail to lock properly, or the attaching hardware could come loose.
💥 The risk
Any of these possibilities could result in the door opening upwards while in transit. The opening of this ramp door could impact nearby persons or objects resulting in personal injury or vehicle and properly damage.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will modify the set screw and install a secondary LATCH mechanism free of charge. The recall began on july 23, 2007. Owners should contact thor california at 888-697-8467.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V282000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 137006
- Manufacturer
- THOR CALIFORNIA INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 243
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Owner phone
- 1-888-697-8467
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 23, 2007
- Built
- Dec 13, 2004 – Oct 10, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Thor recall no. 137006.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.