Frame failure, causing poor towing. Cracks in frame along with cross member being ripped from main frame rail. This was caused by poor engineering on the part of the manufacturer.
The worst 2004 Thor Citation problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Thor america is recalling 2,700 my 2003-2005 citation, chateau, and corsair travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Thor america is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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 08V369000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- 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
What 2004 Thor Citation owners say
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Is the 2004 Thor Citation reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Thor Citation, close to a typical Citation model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Thor Citation?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2004 Thor Citation have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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