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2005 Thor California Tahoe

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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 5, 2007
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.
4
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 Tahoe, most frequently naming the tires & wheels and suspension categories. 4 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 & wheels375.0%
  • Suspension125.0%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
07V282000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Jun 27, 2007
243 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, THE LOCK OF THE SIDE RAMP DOOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY LATCHED BY THE CONSUMER, COULD FAIL TO LOCK PROPERLY, OR THE ATTACHING HARDWARE COULD COME LOOSE.
The risk: ANY OF THESE POSSIBILITIES COULD RESULT IN THE DOOR OPENING UPWARDS WHILE IN TRANSIT. THE OPENING OF THIS RAMP DOOR COULD IMPACT NEARBY PERSONS OR OBJECTS RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR VEHICLE AND PROPERLY DAMAGE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SET SCREW AND INSTALL A SECONDARY LATCH MECHANISM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2007. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR CALIFORNIA AT 888-697-8467.
THOR CALIFORNIA INC.Manufacturer number 137006View on NHTSA.gov
06V466000

STRUCTURE

Dec 4, 2006
17 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN CARGO/TRAVEL TRAILERS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF OVERLOADING IN THE REAR CARGO AREA. TOO MUCH WEIGHT INCORRECTLY POSITIONED IN THIS AREA CAN RESULT IN A LIGHT 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. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH INVOLVING THE TRAILER AND TOW VEHICLE.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE ASKED TO INSPECT THEIR TRAILER, TOW VEHICLE, AND HITCH EQUIPMENT AND TO FOLLOW PROPER LOADING PROCEDURES AS EXPLAINED IN THE OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMENT WHICH WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE OWNER LETTER. 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 04V242).
THOR CALIFORNIA INC.View 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

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 5, 2007

NEW CARLISLE ST 205 75 R15 TRAVEL TRAILER TIRE BLOW OUT WITH LESS THAN 600 MILES ON IT. HAD TRAVELES 40 MILES WHEN IT DISINTEGRATED. HAVE READ/ HEARD OF MULTIPLE INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE SAM SITUATION WITH THESE TIRES. I AM NOT COMFORTABLE TRANSPORTING MY FAMILY ON THESE TIRES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10205073
Incident
Sep 29, 2007
SuspensionTires & wheels
Filed May 2, 2007

WE PURCHASED A 2005 TAHOE TOY BOX BY THOR IN MAY, 2004. WE'VE HAD MANY INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE REAR TIRES AND AXLES. THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 150030 ISSUED. WE PURCHASED THE TRAILER FROM PAN PACIFIC RV CENTERS IN SACRAMENTO. ONE MONTH AGO WE HAD A TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE WITH THE TRAILER, AGAIN INVOLVING THE REAR TIRES AND/OR AXLE. ON THE WAY TO CAMPING AT HALF MOON BAY, CA WE HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL OFF THE RIM. WE CHANGED IT. ON THE WAY HOME 5 DAYS LATER, THE RIGHT BACK BLEW AND SHREDDED. WE WERE FORCED TO THE SHOULDER OF A BUSY HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. WE WERE SO CLOSE TO THE EDGE WE COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE TRUCK. MY SON AND GRANDDAUGHTER WERE WITH US. WE WAITED OVER TWO HOURS FOR ASSISTANCE. WE HAVE TAKEN OUR TRAILER TO PAN PACIFIC, ROSEVILLE ON MANY OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS, MANY INVOLVING THE REAR END. AS SOON AS WE RECEIVED THIS SAFETY RECALL WE TOOK THE TRAILER IN FOR INSPECTION. THE TRAILER HAS BEEN IN MANY TIMES FOR INSPECTION AND WE HAVE RECEIVED NO ANSWER AS TO WHAT, IF ANYTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THIS. IT IS AT PAN PACIFIC RIGHT NOW FOR REPAIRS. WE WOULD LIKE SOMEONE WHO IS KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THIS AREA TO INSPECT OUR TRAILER AS THIS COULD HAVE BEEN LIFE AND DEATH. PAN PACIFIC DOES NOT SEEM TO WANT TO WORK WITH US. CAN YOU HELP? THANK YOU, KAREN BREESE-CROSS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10189601
Incident
Apr 6, 2007
Tires & wheels
Filed Dec 27, 2006

2005 THOR TAHOE TRAVEL TRAILER - TWO TIRE BLOWOUTS DUE UNDERSIZED TIRES. ONE TIRE 11/17/05, PASSENGER SIDE REAR. SECOND TIRE 11/06/06 DRIVERS SIDE REAR, TIRE TREAD SEPERATED, HIT CAR BEHIND TRAILER AND CAME THROUGH TRAILER FLOOR. WHEN TIRE WAS REPAIRED AT A NON DEALER FACILITY THEY NOTICED THE TIRES WERE LOAD RATING D AND SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF E RATING.

NHTSA ID
10177039
Incident
Nov 6, 2006

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Thor California Tahoe by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006820—
2005Viewing340—
2004120—
2003420—
2002120—
2001120—
2000120—
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.