ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, UNDER CERTAIN LOAD AND SPEED CONDITIONS
— Recall Campaign #07V281000
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, UNDER CERTAIN LOAD AND SPEED CONDITIONS, EXCESSIVE VEHICLE SWAY COULD DEVELOP LEADING TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 149 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
07V281000
| Manufacturer: | Thor California, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 27, 2007 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 07V281000 |
| Units affected: | 149 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, UNDER CERTAIN LOAD AND SPEED CONDITIONS, EXCESSIVE VEHICLE SWAY COULD DEVELOP LEADING TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
- Consequeces:
- 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.