2004 Thor California Tahoe Fury problems & recalls

Problem: On certain travel trailers, improper weight distribution may occur when the back of the travel trailer is loaded with cargo.

Risk: Under certain load conditions, the improper weight distribution may cause handling problems, including but not limited to, potential swaying of the trailer while being towed on the road. This could ultimately result in an crash involving the travel trailer and the tow vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will add the necessary weight at the trailer's a-frame. Owners should contact Thor California at 1-888-697-8467. This recall was superseded by 06V-466.

Problem: On certain travel trailers, improper weight distribution may occur when the back of the travel trailer is loaded with cargo.

Risk: Under certain load conditions, the improper weight distribution may cause handling problems, including but not limited to, potential swaying of the trailer while being towed on the road. This could ultimately result in an crash involving the travel trailer and the tow vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will add reinforcing steel to the a-frame, install a new coupler with higher weight capacity, and higher capacity safety chains. Owners should contact Thor California at 1-888-697-8467.

Problem: On certain 'toy box' travel trailers, improper weight distribution may occur when the back of the travel trailer is loaded with cargo.

Risk: Under certain load conditions, the improper weight distribution may cause handling problems with the travel trailer, including but not limited to, potential swaying of the trailer while being towed on the road, which could ultimately result in a crash involving the travel trailer and the tow vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will add the necessary weight at the trailer's a-frame, change the trailers a-frame to a thicker steel, and change the trailer's coupler and safety chains to a higher weight rating. The recall is expected to begin during January or February 2005. Owners should contact Thor California at 1-888-697-8467.

Problem: On certain cargo/travel trailers, overloading and incorrectly positioning cargo in the rear cargo area can result in alight hitch weight and affect stability.

Risk: Depending on the specific tow vehicle and its hitch equipment, a sufficiently light hitch weight can result in sway at highway speeds. Too much weight incorrectly positioned can also result in severe bending of the a-frame assembly, failure of the coupler assembly, and/or failure of the safety chains. This can cause a crash involving the trailer and tow vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the trailer, tow vehicle and hitch equipment; install new cargo load limit labels and placards in the cargo area; furnish loading limit information; replace the coupler and safety chains; and reinforce the a-frame. The recall began on November 15, 2006. Owners should contact Thor at 1-888-697-8467. Note: this campaign supersedes a previous recall (please see 04V243).