2003 Thor California Tahoe recalls and problems

The 2003 Thor California Tahoe has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Thor California dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Thor California Tahoe vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Thor California Tahoe recalls

Recall 06V-208: Equipment

Reported Jun 13, 2006 · 64,000 vehicles affected · THOR CALIFORNIA INC.

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.

Risk: Fumes could enter into the trailer and could result in serious injury or death.

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.

Recall 03V-178: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported May 19, 2003 · 73 vehicles affected · THOR CALIFORNIA, INC.

Problem: On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the tailpipe used to release the exhaust from the generator was not long enough to reach the side of the trailer. Thor modified the tailpipe by placing an extension on the tailpipe. As a result, the generator's exhaust may be released under the trailer at the point of the modification.

Risk: The tailpipe exhaust needs to be released away from the underside of the trailer.

Fix: Dealers will replace the existing tailpipe. Owner notification began may 13, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thor california at 1-888-697-8467, extension 215.

2003 Thor California Tahoe problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Tires	3
Trailer Hitches	1

Most reported parts

Tires › Tread/Belt — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,200 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Thor California Tahoe complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Jul 30, 2006

We were driving to spokane washington from phelan calif. When we had a tire tread come off passenger front of dual axle thore transport 5th wheel trailer. Ripping off fender skirt. I put spare on and 28 miles later passenger rear tire had a blow out. Tires had maybe 1500 miles on them. This happened in redding cali. I was not going to take any more chances, so I bought four new tires. The man at the tire store said he could not visibly see the cause of the blow out or the tread coming off. Tires were inflated to proper PSI. Trailer was not over loaded. No water in water tanks. Tires are…

Tires · at 1,200 miles · reported Dec 5, 2004

Contacted carlilse tire on 8/11/04 opened claim on tires delaminating. On 9/5/04 two tires did blowout causing major damage to my rv. 10/5/04 received five new tires from carlilse tire. I do not want these tires on my rv and I seem to be stuck with them. Its going to cost over one thosand dollars to replace these tires with another brand.

Tires · at 3,000 miles · reported Aug 20, 2004

In june 2002 I bought new from the factory a thor tahoe transport 33' fifth wheel. The vehicle was equipped with merit all country radials size, lt235/85r16 e. Up until the failure I had put about 3000 miles on the tires, typically traveling about 150 miles per trip, one way. The vehicle is rated at 11400 gvw. I run about 10200 lbs total weight. On august 14, 2004 I was returning from a 131 mile trip. At about 1:30 p.m. After travelling about 100 miles, while travelling at 60 MPH on I-17, the right rear tire tread separated near the town of new river, north of phoenix. The tire held air but…

Trailer Hitches · at 500 miles · reported Mar 24, 2004

2003 thor tahoe travel trailer tongue/coupler failed on february 14, 2004. The trailer had less than 500 miles on it. It was purchased new from marjon rv in riverside in april 2003. The trailer was attached to our 2000 ford excursion with a weight distributing hitch that was installed by marjon rv. The accident would have been catastrophic at highway speeds.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Thor California Tahoe have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Thor California Tahoe: 06V-208 (equipment), 03V-178 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Thor California Tahoe?

Owners report tires problems most often (3 reports), followed by trailer hitches (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,200 miles.

Are Thor California recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thor California dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.