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2001 Thor Chateau problems

The most common problem on the 2001 Thor Chateau is airbags. Its complaint count is close to a typical Chateau model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
2
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2001 Thor Chateau problems

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

  • Airbags
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Recalls 2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 20, 2007 · 12,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Thor america will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or thor america at 1‑570‑837‑1663.

Recall number 07V127000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported October 13, 2003 · 6,749 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Risk
An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Remedy
Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800‑932‑3837 or thor america at 570‑837‑5274.

Recall number 03V384000 · Recall details

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What 2001 Thor Chateau owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 20, 2004 · Airbags · GA

When searching for "lexus" under make, you are not able to select lexus....it is missing from your site.

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · FL

Due to the hurricane frances consumer had to unplug the trailer, and without any reason the samsum model mr5491g, serial# 71t9n900143n caught on fire by itself. Manufacturer's telephone number 1-800 932-3287 which was included in the manual was disconnected.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Brakes · NJ

Failure of trailer brake system caused by a short circuit in the brake wiring.*mr the wiring was routed tight between the trailer frame and a panel covering the water tank. Installation on the wire gradually wore threw and caused a short circuit which totally disabled the trailer brakes. *ph

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Is the 2001 Thor Chateau reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Thor Chateau, close to a typical Chateau model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Thor Chateau?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2001 Thor Chateau have?

2 recalls, covering equipment.

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