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2005 Thor California Jazz

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
3
Latest Oct 8, 2015
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest Jun 27, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Thor California Jazz, most frequently naming the tires & wheels and steering categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels266.7%
  • Steering133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V281000

STRUCTURE

Jun 27, 2007
149 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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.
THOR CALIFORNIA INC.Manufacturer number 150006View on NHTSA.gov
06V468000

STRUCTURE

Dec 4, 2006
117 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN CARGO/TRAVEL TRAILERS, OVERLOADING AND INCORRECTLY POSITIONING CARGO IN THE REAR CARGO AREA CAN RESULT IN ALIGHT HITCH WEIGHT AND AFFECT STABILITY.
The 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.
The remedy: 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).
THOR CALIFORNIA INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06V208000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE

Jun 13, 2006
64,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: FUMES COULD ENTER INTO THE TRAILER AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: 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.
THOR CALIFORNIA INC.Manufacturer number 615001View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Steering
Filed Oct 8, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 THOR CALIFORNIA JAZZ TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER VEERED LEFT AND RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE TRAILER WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10780903
Incident
Jun 4, 2015
Tires & wheels
Filed Mar 3, 2009

I WAS PULLING MY FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER AT ABOUT 55 0R 60 MPH WHEN I BLEW ONE TIRE,WAS ABLE TO GET PULLOVER AND STOP TO CHANGE IT, AND TRIED TO TIE ALL THE DAMAGE SHEET METAL BACK TO KEEP IT OFF THE TIRES, WENT DOWN ROAD ABOUT 60 MILES TO THE NEXT TOWN SO THAT I COULD BUY A NEW TIRE SO I HAD A SPARE. I GOT ABOUT TEN MILES DOWN THE ROAD AND BLEW ANOTHER TIRE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRAILER, CHANGED THE TIRE WITH SPARE THAT I HAD JUST BOUGHT AND TIED THE SHEET METAL BACK SO THAT IT WOULD NOT RUB. I WENT ABOUT 60 MILES TO NEXT TOWN AND REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. THE TIRE SIZE IS 225/75/15 LOAD RANGE D. THE DOT NUMBER IS 3E HH ID 0704. *TR

NHTSA ID
10260596
Incident
Feb 26, 2009
Mileage
3,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 2, 2006

TIRE FAILURE CAUSING $2800.00 DAMAGE TO TRAILER INCLUDING DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL WIRING AND ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF AN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT CARLISLE TIRE ON THIS TRAILER IN TWO YEARS. *NM

NHTSA ID
10161245
Incident
May 18, 2006
Mileage
14,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Thor California Jazz by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2008200—
2007210—
2006120—
2005Viewing330—
2004220—
2003120—
2002020—
2001020—
2000020—
1999010—
1998010—
1997010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.