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2006 Thor California Tahoe problems

The most common problem on the 2006 Thor California Tahoe is body and structure. It has 2.7 times the complaints of a typical Tahoe model year.

Typical year2.7x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
2
Worst area
Body

The worst 2006 Thor California Tahoe problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    5
  • Electrical
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Locks
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    5
  • Electrical
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Locks
    1

Recalls 2

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported June 27, 2007 · 243 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.
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.

Recall number 07V282000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnaceReported June 13, 2006 · 64,000 vehicles affected
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 · Recall details

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What 2006 Thor California Tahoe owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 30, 2007 · Locks · 400 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 thor california tahoe. The contact received recall notice number 07v282000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). Prior to receiving the notice, the failure had already occurred. She notified numerous dealers in her area, but they no longer work in conjunction with the manufacturer. The contact notified thor industries and they stated that they would fax her a copy of how to remedy the recall. Therefore, she would be able to take the vehicle to any dealer on the repair list to have it serviced. The contact never received the fax. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage was 600 and failure mileage was 400.

Filed Mar 26, 2007 · Body, Electrical · CA

Front and rear fresh water tanks fell out of the trailer while towing. The welds broke on the replacment straps due to the excessive bowing when the water tanks were filled. When the tanks fell the electrical harness was also ripped out. This was the second time the water tanks have fallen out.

Filed Mar 26, 2007 · Body · CA

Front cap delamination on fifth wheel.

Filed Mar 26, 2007 · Body · CA

Front cap delamination on fifth wheel.

Filed Sep 6, 2006 · Fuel system · CA

Fuel delivery to generator. I picked up the rv from the repair shop and brought it home and ran the generator approximately 5 minutes until it shut off due to no fuel. I removed the fuel line from the rear gas tank and fed it to a remote gas can and the generator ran fine. This is the same problem I sent it to the warranty repair shop for.

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Body · CA

1.) front cap delamination ( yes another one ) 2.) generator will not hold prime ( yes again )

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Body, Electrical · CA

1.) front cap delamination 2.) front landing gear motor seized 3.) black tank installed incorrectly and caused backup at 1/4 fill this has been a problem since purchase. 4.) generator will not hold prime and shuts off after 2-3 minutes of use. I have to disconnect the fuel line and then pump from an external 5 gallon can to run the generator. This started when the repair of pump station was completed and I was told that it had nothing to do with it.

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Fuel system · CA

Rear pump station quit working and had to be repaired within the 1st month of owning the rv.

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Questions about the 2006 Thor California Tahoe

Is the 2006 Thor California Tahoe reliable?

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2006 Thor California Tahoe, 2.7 times a typical Tahoe model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Thor California Tahoe?

Body and structure, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (2).

How many recalls does the 2006 Thor California Tahoe have?

2 recalls, covering latches/locks/linkages and equipment.

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