1997-2006 Thor California Jazz, Thor California Mirage and others recall: furnace

Thor California Inc. reported this safety recall on June 13, 2006. It covers about 64,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 64,000
reported: Jun 13, 2006
owners notified: Jun 15, 2006

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnace

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Fumes could enter into the trailer and could result in serious injury or death.
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.

Recall number 06V208000

Affected vehicles

Thor California Jazz 1997-2006 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Thor California Mirage 1997-2006 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Thor California Tahoe 1997-2006 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Thor California Vortex 1997-2006 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Thor California Wanderer 1997-2006 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Questions about recall 06V208000

Is there a recall on the 1997-2006 Thor California Jazz, Thor California Mirage and others furnace?

Yes. Recall 06V208000, reported on June 13, 2006, covers about 64,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V208000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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