Recall 05V-531: 2005 Thor California Tahoe 36WTB, 2005 Thor California Tahoe 39WTB and 1 more
THOR CALIFORNIA INC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Nov 18, 2005, covering about 387 vehicles.
The problem
On certain fifth wheel trailers, there is a possibility of overloading the slideout resettable circuit breaker and the slideout control switch.
The risk
The slideout control switch may fail under high current loads, and overheat possibly causing a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the slideout control switch and replace the slideout resettable circuit breaker with a slow blow, ceramic cartridge fuse and fuse holder assembly. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact thor at 888-697-8467.
Notes
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | THOR CALIFORNIA INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V531000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thor California Tahoe 36WTB | 2005 | All years |
| Thor California Tahoe 39WTB | 2005 | All years |
| Thor California Wonderer 365WTB | 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-531?
On certain fifth wheel trailers, there is a possibility of overloading the slideout resettable circuit breaker and the slideout control switch.
How is recall 05V-531 fixed?
Dealers will replace the slideout control switch and replace the slideout resettable circuit breaker with a slow blow, ceramic cartridge fuse and fuse holder assembly. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact thor at 888-697-8467.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.