| Make : THOR | Model : WANDERER 367WTB | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20030701 - 20041030 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V259000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050602 | Date Added to Database: 20050607 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOR CALIFORNIA INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOR CALIFORNIA INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 150030 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 764 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, UNDER EXTREME OR REPEATED EXTREME SIDE-LOADING OF THE AXLES, BENDING OF THE SPRING HANGERS MAY OCCUR. |
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Consequence:
SEVERE BENDING OF THE AXLE HANGERS, POSSIBILITY LOSS OF TRAILER CONTROL WHILE TOWING, AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR WITH THE REQUIRED PARTS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR AT 888-697-8467. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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