Recall 07V-281: 2005–2007 Thor California Jazz

THOR CALIFORNIA INC. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jun 27, 2007, covering about 149 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-281
Report date
Jun 27, 2007
Vehicles affected
149
Owners notified
Jul 17, 2007

The problem

On certain travel trailers, under certain load and speed conditions, excessive vehicle sway could develop leading to a loss of vehicle control.

The risk

This loss of control could lead to a vehicle crash resulting in personal injury or death.

The fix

Dealers will install weight compensating steel to the trailer a-frame and reinforce the axle hangers if necessary. The trailer weight certification labels will be replaced with new weight certification labels. Owners will also receive a guide to trailer loading and weighing to help them properly load and weighh the trailer. The recall began on july 17, 2007. Owners may contact thor california at 1-888-697-8467.

Notes

Thor recall no. 150006.customers may 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

ManufacturerTHOR CALIFORNIA INC.
ComponentStructure
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V281000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Thor California Jazz2005, 2006, 2007All 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 07V-281?

On certain travel trailers, under certain load and speed conditions, excessive vehicle sway could develop leading to a loss of vehicle control.

How is recall 07V-281 fixed?

Dealers will install weight compensating steel to the trailer a-frame and reinforce the axle hangers if necessary. The trailer weight certification labels will be replaced with new weight certification labels. Owners will also receive a guide to trailer loading and weighing to help them properly load and weighh the trailer. The recall began on july 17, 2007. Owners may contact thor california at 1-888-697-8467.

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.