Recall 06V-208: 1997–2006 Thor California Jazz, 1997–2006 Thor California Mirage and 3 more
THOR CALIFORNIA INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 13, 2006, covering about 64,000 vehicles.
The problem
On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with suburban and atwood furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent was improperly installed. The furnace exhaust vent will allow leakage of fumes which contain combustion products, including a high concentration of potentially lethal carbon monoxide gas.
The risk
Fumes could enter into the trailer and could result in serious injury or death.
The fix
Owners will receive instructions on inspecting the furnace vent. If an owner believes the vent is installed incorrectly, is not sure how to inspect the furnace exhaust vent, or needs assistance in getting the furnace exhaust vent installation inspected and corrected, owners should contact thor immediately at 1-877-870-2638 or via the internet at http://www.thorca.com. The recall began on june 15, 2006.
Notes
Thor california recall no. 615001.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 | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Furnace |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 06V208000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thor California Jazz | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Thor California Mirage | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Thor California Tahoe | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Thor California Vortex | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Thor California Wanderer | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | 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 06V-208?
On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with suburban and atwood furnaces, the furnace exhaust vent was improperly installed. The furnace exhaust vent will allow leakage of fumes which contain combustion products, including a high concentration of potentially lethal carbon monoxide gas.
How is recall 06V-208 fixed?
Owners will receive instructions on inspecting the furnace vent. If an owner believes the vent is installed incorrectly, is not sure how to inspect the furnace exhaust vent, or needs assistance in getting the furnace exhaust vent installation inspected and corrected, owners should contact thor immediately at 1-877-870-2638 or via the internet at http://www.thorca.com. The recall began on june 15, 2006.
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.