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Thor Citation recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Thor Citation, covering 21,449 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Thor Citation recalls by model year

2005 12004 22003 32002 22001 22000 21999 21998 11997 1

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported July 21, 2008 · 2,700 vehicles affected
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/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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How many recalls does the Thor Citation have?

3, covering equipment.

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