NHTSA recall campaign
05V259000
ManufacturerTHOR CALIFORNIA INC.Reported2005-06-02Affected764 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, UNDER EXTREME OR REPEATED EXTREME SIDE-LOADING OF THE AXLES, BENDING OF THE SPRING HANGERS MAY OCCUR.
Risk
SEVERE BENDING OF THE AXLE HANGERS, POSSIBILITY LOSS OF TRAILER CONTROL WHILE TOWING, AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR WITH THE REQUIRED PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOR AT 888-697-8467.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →