Recalls for 2006 Thor California Jazz

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE

Posted on: 2006-06-13
Description
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.

Consequence
Fumes could enter into the trailer and could result in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Thor california recall no.  615001.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE

Posted on: 2007-06-29
Description
On certain travel trailers, under certain load and speed conditions, excessive vehicle sway could develop leading to a loss of vehicle control.  

Consequence
This loss of control could lead to a vehicle crash resulting in personal injury or death.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Thor recall no.  150006.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.